Neuroscience
Neuroscience is a rapidly expanding major field of study for scientists interested in improving our knowledge of the brain and peripheral nervous system in both health and disease in humans and animals.
Studying neuroscience provides information on how neurones in the brain operate and how their activity underlies behavioural responses, such as learning and memory. Signalling between neurones and the effects of drugs on neural circuits are important aspects of neuroscience. Neuroscience integrates discoveries and concepts from neuropharmacology, neurophysiology, molecular biology, genetics and psychology to provide a sound understanding of how the central nervous system operates.
The School of Biomedical Sciences offers the following range of courses, enabling you to choose the “flavour” of neuroscience that suits you best:
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BSc in Neuroscience (3 years)
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BSc in Neuroscience with Pharmacology (3 years)
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BSc in Neuroscience with Biochemistry (3 years)
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MSci in Neuroscience (4 years, inc placement year, subject to progression regulations)
A degree in neuroscience from Nottingham offers excellent training and diverse career prospects. The main career paths that neuroscience graduates follow are teaching, research, scientific administration, consultancy or clinical medicine.
Pathway Requirements
If you take this pathway, your subject choices will typically include the following Core (compulsory) and Optional modules:
Core Modules
Study Skills, Foundation Biological Science, Foundation Chemistry 1, Foundation Chemistry 2, Foundation Mathematics for Biologists, Behavioural Science 1
Optional Modules
Computer Methods, Introduction to the Web, Behavioural Science 2, The Universe, Introduction to Algorithms, Introduction to Programming and English Language and Study Skills
Please note that alternative modules may be substituted for the ones shown here. All modules offered are subject to availability and demand.
On successful completion of this pathway, you would normally progress onto one of the Neuroscience courses offered by the following destination school:
The degrees are organized and taught largely by staff from the School of Biomedical Sciences within the Medical School, Queen’s Medical Centre, next to University Park. There are also contributions from clinicians, psychologists, mathematicians and other scientists allowing the course to provide a wide experience of neuroscience. The School is an ideal place to build an independent scientific career. We have a strong reputation for multidisciplinary research, and in the last research assessment exercise, 85% of our output was recognised internationally in terms of originality, significance and rigour, with many areas classed as world leading.