Neuroscience (with Foundation Year)

Course Overview On our Neuroscience (with Foundation Year) course you’ll take a multidisciplinary approach to studying how the brain and nervous system work. You’ll receive a solid foundation in science as you develop your knowledge of how we understand and treat neurological disorders and diseases. Why study with us - The foundation year will provide you with an interesting and stimulating grounding in science. - The course will enable you to gain key practical skills in our modern, spacious and well-equipped laboratory facilities. - You’ll learn how the brain and nervous system work to alter behaviour, perception, mood and memory. What you'll do - Enhance your practical skills with a variety of hands-on Biology and Chemistry laboratory sessions and Physics workshops. - Neuroscience is literally the 'science of the brain' and you’ll develop knowledge from a wide range of disciplines including biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology and psychology. - You can use this foundation year as an opportunity to get to know other foundation students on different science-based degree programmes. Future Careers Our Neuroscience Foundation Year degree could lead to a career in science teaching, science writing, research and lab work. You could also end up working in labs and rehabilitation centres or pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry or hospitals. Or you may want to train as a science teacher or continue studying this fascinating subject.

UCAS: 64 points at A2 including Chemistry or Biology or Applied ScienceBTEC Extended Diploma: MPP including ScienceBTEC Diploma: MMInternational Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects including Biology or ChemistryT Level: P (D or E) including Chemistry or Biology or Applied ScienceIELTS - 6.0 with no component below 5.5 , TOEFL IBT - 80, Reading 10, Listening 10, Speaking 17, Writing 19, Pearson Test of English - Academic 61 with minimum of 59 in each componentGCSEs: 5 at Grade C including Maths and English grade C/4 or equivalent