Program Overview

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Human Neuroscience BSc

The Human Neuroscience BSc is a three-year course designed to enable students to learn about the human brain and nervous system through the prism of health and disease.

Course Overview

This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills in the study of the human brain and nervous system, how different disorders are diagnosed, and how researchers are working to develop new treatments and medical/clinical interventions.

Study Mode and Duration

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

Tuition Fees

• UK tuition fees (2025/26): ｣9,535
• Overseas tuition fees (2025/26): ｣39,800

Programme Starts and Application Deadline

• Programme starts: September 2025
• Application deadline: 29 Jan 2025

UCAS Course Code

• UCAS course code: B142

Entry Requirements

A Levels

• Grades: AAA
• Subjects: To include Biology or Psychology, plus one other science from Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Physics or Mathematics
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6

Contextual Offer Information

• Grades: ABB
• Subjects: To include Biology or Psychology, plus one other science from Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Physics or Mathematics
• 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 to include grade 6 in Biology or Psychology, plus one other science from Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Physics or Mathematics, with no higher level score lower than 5

Contextual Offer

• Points: 34
• Subjects: A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 5 in Biology or Psychology, plus one other science from Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Physics or Mathematics, with no higher level score lower than 5

UK Applicants Qualifications

For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, the following are considered:

• Access to HE Diploma: Not acceptable for entrance to this programme
• BTEC National Diploma: Not acceptable for entrance to this programme
• Cambridge Pre-U: D3,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, to include Biology or Psychology, plus one other science from Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Physics or Mathematics
• Scottish Advanced Highers: A,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher), including Biology or Psychology, plus one other science from Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Physics or Mathematics at Advanced Higher
• T Levels: Not acceptable for entrance to this programme
• UAL Extended Diploma: Not acceptable for entrance to this programme
• Welsh Baccalaureate: Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A levels at grades AAA, to include Biology or Psychology, plus one other science from Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Physics or Mathematics

International Applications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

English Language Requirements

The English language level for this programme is Level 3.

Course Structure

The course is divided into three years, with compulsory and optional modules.

Year 1

• Compulsory modules:
  • Evidence and Enquiry in Neuroscience
  • Human Movement and Movement Disorders
  • Introduction to Human Mental Health
  • Introduction to Human Sensory Systems
  • Introduction to Neurophysiology and Human Brain Anatomy
  • Introduction to Research Methods in Human Neuroscience
  • Introduction to Statistical Methods

Year 2

• Compulsory modules:
  • Ageing and Dementia
  • From action to social interaction
  • Human Perception and Cognition
  • Intermediate Mental Health
  • Language and Language Disorders
  • Research Methods and Data Analysis in Human Neuroscience
  • Intermediate Statistical Methods
  • Science of Bias

Year 3

• Compulsory modules:
  • Research in Practice placement
  • Research Project
  • The Business of Science Innovation
• Optional modules:
  • Research Integrity and Governance
  • Applied experimental approaches to studying neuronal circuits in health and disease
  • Population Ageing
  • Genomics, Health and Society
  • Health Psychology
  • Brain Stimulation
  • The Human Voice: Speech, Emotions, Identity
  • Language and Communication in Dementia
  • Human Learning and Memory

Teaching and Learning

The course will use a mix of face-to-face teaching and online resources. Most teaching will be face-to-face through live lectures, workshops, seminars, discussion groups, group work, and practical sessions.

Assessment

Assessment is primarily by end-of-year examinations, but other methods may include multiple choice, computational tests, oral presentations, and written coursework.

Employability

This course has been designed to enable students to develop high-level skills in gathering, analysing, and interpreting scientific data and evidence. Graduates will be equipped with the analytical and data science skills for a broad range of careers in neuroscience, mental health, and behavioural science.

Fees and Funding

Fees for this course

• UK students: ｣9,535 (2025/26)
• International students: ｣39,800 (2025/26)

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.