Neuroscience
The University of EdinburghNeuroscience BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. 71% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAB.
A-Level Entry
AAB
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
71.31%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
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
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ