BSc Neuroscience

Institution University of Nottingham
Method At the institution
Location Nottingham
Type Undergraduate
Course fee By request

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BSc Neuroscience

Objectives Neuroscience is the study of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system in terms of its normal function and dysfunction associated with central nervous system disorders. As such, neuroscience encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including behaviour, genetics and cellular and molecular biology.
Entry requirements Required subjects: two science subjects including biology and/ or chemistry plus one other (not general studies) IB score: 32 points, with three subjects at Higher Level including two sciences, one of which must be biology or chemistry
Academic title BSc Neuroscience
Course description BSc Neuroscience

Programme

Year one

You will study the fundamental aspects of human physiology and pharmacology and the essentials of cellular processes including genetic mechanisms and biochemical metabolism. In addition, you are introduced to various areas of neuroscience research and will acquire skills in oral and written presentation.

Year two

This year will consolidate the main areas and approaches to neuroscience, enabling you to gain specific training in practical techniques. The main areas covered are neuroanatomy and neurodevelopment, excitable tissues, molecular pharmacology, physiology and pharmacology of the central and autonomic nervous systems, neuronal signalling, computational neuroscience and neuroinformatics, behavioural neuroscience, neurotoxicology, neuropathology and neuroendocrinology.

Year three

Your final year includes a number of more specialised neuroscience modules such as The Neurobiology of Pain, Molecular Biology of Receptors and Brain Disease, Sensory and Clinical Neuroscience. However, major emphasis is placed on a research project, which may be laboratory based and include the production of an IT website.