Program Overview

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Neuroscience BSc

The Neuroscience BSc program at University College London (UCL) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the nervous system and its underlying mechanisms. Students will learn about the physiological and anatomical organization of the brain, develop skills in research, data analysis, and problem-solving, and build expertise in one of the most popular and impactful scientific disciplines.

Important Notice

This course information is for 2026 entry. Details for 2027 entry will be published soon.

Study Mode and Duration

• Study mode: Full-time
• Duration: 3 academic years

Tuition Fees

• UK tuition fees (2026/27): Ł9,790
• Overseas tuition fees (2026/27): Ł42,700

Programme Starts and Application Deadline

• Programme starts: September 2026
• Application deadline: 14 January 2026

UCAS Course Code

• UCAS course code: B140

Entry Requirements

A Levels

• Grades: AAA
• Subjects: Chemistry required plus one from Biology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, or Physics
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6

Contextual Offer Information

• Grades: AAB
• Subjects: AA must be in Chemistry and other science (Biology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, or Physics)
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• Points: 38
• Subjects: A total of 18 points in three higher-level subjects including Chemistry and one subject from Biology, Mathematics, or Physics, with no higher-level score below 5

Contextual Offer

• Points: 36
• Subjects: A total of 17 points in three higher-level subjects including Chemistry and one subject from Biology, Mathematics, or Physics (both at grade 6), with no score below 5

Course Overview

As an undergraduate neuroscientist at UCL, students will study in the UCL research department of Neuroscience, Physiology, and Pharmacology (NPP), a pioneering university department embedded in a wider research community responsible for multiple Nobel Prize-winning discoveries. Students will delve deep into the molecular and cellular mechanisms that allow neurons to compute information and communicate, explore how neurons form connections and circuits that give rise to complex behavior and cognition, and develop a multifaceted toolkit and build a cross-disciplinary understanding of the brain and nervous system.

Teaching and Learning

• Students will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year
• Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken
• The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from program to program and year to year

Modules

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrollment and module content and availability are subject to change.

Year 1

• Compulsory modules:
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Introduction to Genetics
  • Cells and Development
  • Chemistry for Biology Students
  • Introduction to Neuroscience
  • Foundations of Neurobiology
  • Introductory Mammalian Physiology

Year 2

• Compulsory modules:
  • Human Neuroanatomy
  • Essential Molecular Biology
  • Molecular Biology for Neuroscientists
  • Cellular Neurophysiology
• Optional modules:
  • Developmental Neurobiology
  • Integrative Cell Biology (Cell Signalling and Regulation)
  • Differential and Integral Calculus
  • Introductory Pharmacology
  • Intermediate Pharmacology
  • Systems Neuroscience
  • Perception
  • Linear Algebra for Data Science
  • Introduction to Python for Neuroscientists

Year 3

• Optional modules:
  • Advanced Research Project in Neuroscience
  • Advanced Investigative Project in Neuroscience
  • Metabolic Neuroscience
  • Neurobiology of Brain Injury and Disease Extended
  • Neurobiology of Brain Injury and Disease I
  • Neurobiology of Brain Injury and Disease II
  • Neural Basis of Motivation and Learning
  • The Control of Movement
  • Neural Computation: Models of Brain Function
  • Visual Neuroscience
  • Integrative Systems Neuroscience
  • Neuropharmacology
  • The Cellular Basis of Brain Function
  • Foundations of Neuroinformatics
  • Pain
  • Molecular Basis of Neuropsychiatric Disorders
  • Psychopharmacology

Assessment

• Students' progress and achievements will typically be assessed through a combination of examinations and coursework
• Final-year projects are assessed through a written dissertation and an oral presentation

Fees and Funding

Fees for this Course

• UK students: Ł9,790
• International students: Ł42,700

Additional Costs

• Lab coat: approximately Ł10-Ł20
• Reagents for a first-year chemistry practical project: approximately Ł5-Ł10
• Travel costs for in-person teaching: approximately Ł114.50 per month for a zones 1-2 Oyster travel card

Funding Your Studies

Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships, and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships.

Employability

Studying neuroscience will open up a wide range of career options. In addition to advanced subject knowledge and specialist skills, the program provides a wide array of transferable skills that will serve students well in any profession. Students will be trained in solving complex problems, data collection, programming (optional), analysis, and effective communication.

The Foundation of Your Career

As a Neuroscience BSc graduate, students can pursue a wide range of career and study options. 92% of BSc graduates were in further study or full-time work 15 months after graduation. Employment destinations for BSc students included research positions in academia or industry, as well as jobs in consultancy, finance, and healthcare.