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Bachelor of Neuroscience

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A science degree on the brain and behaviour, Combining psychology, Biology and chemistry.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Neuroscience can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Neuroscientist
Researcher
Neuropsychologist
Clinical research coordinator
Neuropharmacologist
Medical scientist
Psychiatric technician
Computational neuroscientist
Cognitive rehabilitation specialist
Graduate study

Curriculum

Four-year major: behavioral neuroscience
Abnormal psychology
Genetic analysis
Sensation and perception
Equilibrium and reactivity and biophysical chemistry. Optional Pre-Medical (MD) and Pre-Physician Assistant concentrations. Guaranteed internship including neuroscience lab or grant-funded research
Credits not stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

SQA Highers AABB (achievement by end of S5 preferred)
A levels AAB
IB 34 points with 655 at HL
Plus English language evidence
Other qualifications: international equivalent chosen by country on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification meeting the programme requirements, Including required subjects, English language evidence, Applicants whose qualifications are not accepted use the International Foundation Programme.

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results
Personal Statement
Academic Transcripts
Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

Check the programme's entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for most programmes) at. Apply through UCAS using the programme's UCAS code. Provide your qualifications
Personal statement
Reference and English language evidence. Wait for the selection decision. Some programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview. Accept your offer and submit your qualifications. Apply for a Student visa before the start date. The Student Immigration Service can help.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£40,900 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£51,727 GBP

Program details

Campus	Multiple campuses
Faculty or school	Edinburgh Medical School
Department	General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.