BSc (Hons) Neuroscience

Neuroscientists investigate the brain and the nerves that make up the complex nervous system. Our neuro system controls what we do and how we think and as such, understanding how it works is crucial to contemporary biology. Knowledge of neuroscience is essential to providing human kind with solutions to a range of complex challenges, including those in health and wellbeing. In addition to being provided with an integrated knowledge of the human body, brain and nervous system, discover and explore a number of topics including neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's), synaptic plasticity and psychopharmacology. You will be part of an investigative-based, inspirational and engaging learning experience. Informed by the cutting edge research undertaken at the University of Leeds, this programme is delivered by world leading researchers. You will be involved in active learning approaches including critical thinking, creative problem solving, team-working and mini-projects to progressively develop the key skills and attributes required by Neuroscience graduates. You will find out how we use current experimental techniques to investigate the workings of the nervous system and to discover solutions to health problems.

Work placement- Optional and Study abroad- Optional.

A-level: AAB

Including biology or chemistry, plus another science or science-related subject. Critical thinking and general studies excluded.

We accept the following:

Science: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, PE.

Science-related: computing, environmental science, food science, geography, geology, psychology, statistics.

Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.

When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), the Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ) or Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, this can be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If youre taking A-levels, this would be a 1 grade drop from the standard offer. For example A in one of the above qualifications with ABB at A-level (BSc applicants).

GCSE: Grade 6 (B) or above at GCSE maths and Grade 4 (C) or above at GCSE English. The Faculty of Biological Sciences will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English in lieu of GCSE English.

International Baccalaureate
BSc: 6,6,5 at higher level including Biology or Chemistry and another science or science-related subject.

IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any component.
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) taken at a test centre with 80 overall and no less than 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 19 in writing. Please note that we do not accept TOEFL MyBest scores and we expect candidates to have met the relevant requirements from a single TOEFL test.