Neuroscience in Relation to Medicine BSc

Course overview

From single neurones to complex networks, the intercalated BSc in Neuroscience will help you discover how the brain functions. You'll have the opportunity to study the brain in both health and disease, and the drugs used to treat disorders. Whatever branch of medicine you choose to specialise in, this course is an excellent first step in your career.

You'll be taught by active researchers with world-class expertise. Be at the cutting edge of scientific investigation and the treatment of a variety of disease states that affect the nervous system.

We received an excellent review in the last Periodic Review exercise, with the external examiner complimenting our "dedication to students", the “breadth of our programme” and “our assessment methods”. Former intercalating students have rated the course extremely highly, and had their laboratory research included in scientific publications or represented at national meetings.

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Career opportunities

The course is designed to give you a challenging, enjoyable and rewarding year which will add significantly to your skills, knowledge, and enhance your career opportunities on graduation.

The course allows full integration with existing science-based BSc courses and the chance of a substantive research project.

In addition to providing subject-specific knowledge, we equip you with the best possible skills for future careers. There is a strong emphasis on practical based teaching, small group teaching, online learning and problem solving. You will gain a wide range of transferable skills which are highly valued by employers. You will be ideally placed to focus on your personal development and make the most of your intercalating year.