Neuroscience BSc (Honours) 2024 entry

The BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience explores the interface between psychology and neurobiology and how the brain and the rest of the nervous system work in both health and disease. In your studies, you will be introduced to: 

  • molecular, cellular and physiological processes 
  • cellular and applied neurobiology 
  • pharmacology and neurochemistry 
  • cognitive and behavioural neuroscience 
  • clinical psychology. 

During your degree, you will receive first-hand research experience in state-of-the-art neuroscience teaching facilities. You will be encouraged to explore a number of different research topics from neurological disorders to motor control to learning processes. 

UCAS code
B140
Start date
September 2024
End date
September 2028
Duration
Four years full time
School
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
“I have been able to take a breadth of classes, in other Schools too, allowing me to learn a wide range of different skills. The class size is small, so we are personally guided through the course while also being challenged to think independently.”
Matthew
- County Down, Northern Ireland

Entry requirements

The University offers different entry requirements, depending on your background. Find out more about Standard, Minimum and Gateway entry requirements using academic entry explained and see which entry requirements you need to look at using the entry requirements indicator.

  • Standard entry grades:
    AAAB, including B in two of the following subjects: Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
    Minimum entry grades:
    AABB, including B in two of the following subjects: Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
    Gateway entry grades:
    Applicants who have narrowly missed the minimum entry grades, but meet the University's contextual criteria, may be interested in one of the University’s Gateway programmes.

  • Standard entry grades:
    AAB, including B in two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
    Minimum entry grades:
    ABB, including B in two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

  • Standard entry grades:
    36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL5 in two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
    Minimum entry grades:
    36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL5 in two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

General entry requirements

All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes.

  • SQA National 5 (B) in English and one SQA National 5 (B) from the following:

    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Computing science
    • Geography
    • Lifeskills Mathematics (A grade)
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Psychology.

  • GCSE (5) in English language or English literature, and one GCSE (5) from the following:

    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Computing Science
    • Geography
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Psychology.

Other qualifications

We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry on to our programmes. Please see our entry requirements for more information.

More information on how to apply via other entry routes or accreditation of prior learning and experience can be found on the University’s entry requirements web page.

Do I need to have studied this subject before?

No previous knowledge of neuroscience is required.

Alternative study options

Students interested in this course may also be interested in the following:

Study abroad

Neuroscience students can apply to participate in the University-wide St Andrews Abroad programme. You may also have the opportunity to participate in the School Abroad exchange programme. For information about study abroad options, please see the study abroad site.

International applicants

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability. Find out more about approved English language tests and scores for this course.

Careers

Neuroscience is a wide and varied field of study, encompassing the workings of the brain and the nervous system. Graduates of neuroscience degrees go into a range of career areas, including: 

  • biotechnology 
  • clinical sciences 
  • management consultancy 
  • medical devices industry 
  • medicine, dentistry and midwifery 
  • neuro-marketing and advertising 
  • pharmaceutical industry 
  • regulatory affairs, policy and research administration 
  • research in industry or universities 
  • science communication (publishing and media) 
  • teaching in schools and universities. 

The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students as well as a programme of events to assist students to build their employability skills.

What to do next

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We encourage all students who are thinking of applying to the University to attend one of our online or in-person visiting days.

Contact us

Phone
+44 (0)1334 46 2157
Email
psych@st-andrews.ac.uk
Address
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
St Mary's Quad
South Street
St Andrews
KY16 9JP

School of Psychology and Neuroscience website

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