Neuroscience

The University of Edinburgh
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years MedicineBiomedical sciencesBiology

A-Level Entry

AAB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Neuroscience is the study of:

* the nervous system

* how the brain works

* how cells interact to control behaviour

Research in neuroscience tries to better understand the structure of the nervous system. It explores how it:

* works

* develops

* malfunctions

* can be manipulated

We aim to develop more effective treatment of diseases such as:

* stroke

* neurodegenerative disease

* mental illness

* cancer

* toxicity

* trauma

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAB
Scottish Higher AABB

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2119 Natural and social science professionals
3111 Laboratory technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
2111 Chemical scientists
3219 Health associate professionals
2211 Generalist medical practitioners

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Medicine, Biomedical sciences, Biology
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000