Neuroscience BSc

Program Overview

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Neuroscience BSc

Key Information

Course type: Single honours Delivery mode: In person Study mode: Full time Required A-level: AAA Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements Duration: Three years or four years with an extra-mural year Application status: Open Start date: September 2025 Application deadline: 29 January 2025 Optional year in industry Apply via UCAS

Course Essentials

Neuroscience is a vibrant and emerging discipline that seeks to understand the development, structure and function of the nervous system, as well as giving insights into possible therapies for neural diseases and disorders. The field of neuroscience draws its impetus from recent advances in molecular and cell biology, neuroimaging, systems neuroscience and bioinformatics, as well as incorporating a wide variety of conventional disciplines including anatomy, neurology, psychology and psychiatry. One of the key strengths of the Neuroscience BSc at King’s is its focus on research. Our neuroscience research centres are at the forefront of the field and their work informs the delivery and shape of our course.

Key Benefits

• Taught at one of Europe’s largest centre for medical and professional healthcare education
• Teaching by internationally renowned scientists and researchers
• One of the UK's best graduate employment rates
• A contemporary approach to the study of neuroscience, reflecting state-of-the-art research techniques and models
• Opportunity to perform a substantial original research project in a leading laboratory
• Flexible options to tailor your degree through work placement

Course Structure

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 360 credits. There are options to switch to other courses in the Bioscience suite after Year 1, subject to programme regulations.

Year 1

• Biochemistry (15 credits)
• Chemistry for the Biosciences (15 credits)
• Genetics & Molecular Biology (15 credits)
• Cell Biology & Neuroscience (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Physiology (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Anatomy and Developmental Biology (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Pharmacology (15 credits)
• Skills for the Biosciences (15 credits)

Year 2

• Optional modules to be selected from a range of courses, including molecular and developmental biology, neuroanatomy and physiology, and psychological theories of mind.

Year 3

• Optional modules to be selected from a range of courses, including laboratory research and literature and practical topics.

Teaching Methods

Teaching on this course takes place in lectures, seminars and tutorials and through practical laboratory work. The rest of your time will be spent on self-study, including reading, research and writing assignments.

Assessment

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include posters, essays, oral presentations, debates, e-tests and unseen examinations. Coursework contributes approximately 40% and examinations approximately 60% to your final mark.

Employability

Graduates from the School of Bioscience Education are equipped with a variety of transferable skills including data gathering, analysis and interpretation, presentation skills and teamwork. Others have continued to study in medicine, dentistry and other related fields including pharmaceutical sciences, cardiovascular pharmacology and biomedical research.

Tuition Fees

Full-time Tuition Fees UK

The UK tuition fee for the academic year is currently £9,535 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap.

Full-time Tuition Fees International

The International tuition fee for the academic year is £35,800 per year. Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.

All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King's.

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

• Books if you choose to buy your own copies
• Library fees and fines
• Personal photocopies
• Printing course handouts
• Society membership fees
• Stationery
• Graduation costs
• Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
• Accommodation Fees

If you choose to take an extra-mural year overseas, you should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food as well as any vaccination/immunisations required by the country to which you are travelling.

Funding

To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.

Entry Requirements

Subject Requirements

Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Biology and Chemistry

Preferred subjects: No preferred subjects

A-Levels

Required grades: AAA

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

Must include grade A in Biology and Chemistry. Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Contextual A-Level Information

AAC Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include grade A in Biology and Chemistry. Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels

Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Biology and Higher Level Chemistry. Note: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE.

Contextual International Baccalaureate Information

33 points overall or an aggregate score of 16 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Biology and Higher Level Chemistry. Note: The total point score of 33 includes TOK/EE.

Alternative Accepted Qualifications

Select an alternative accepted qualificationAccess to HE DiplomaBTEC Nationals/CTECsCambridge Pre-UEuropean BaccalaureateScottish Highers and Advanced Highers

Standard Requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 36 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 9 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in Biology awarded at Distinction, and at least 15 Level 3 credits in Chemistry awarded at Distinction. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in a relevant subject - Science or similar - to be considered.

Contextual Requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 30 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 15 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in Biology awarded at Distinction, and at least 15 Level 3 credits in Chemistry awarded at Distinction. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in a relevant subject - Science or similar - to be considered.

International Applicants

Course specific subject requirements are indicated in subject requirements above

English Language Requirements

English language band: D

Please note that nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries (as defined by UKVI) who have successfully completed high school in the respective country, are not required to complete an English language test. For information on our English requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.

Selection Process

Contextual Consideration

We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements. As part of the assessment process, we take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application. More information can be found on the Contextualised admissions website.

Deferrals

Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.

If your circumstances change and, therefore, you need to request a deferral after an offer has been made, then we can generally permit these for this programme. However, each deferral request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and we reserve the right to decline any post-offer deferral request. Requests should be submitted via a message on King’s Apply with an explanation of the reason for making the request.

Please note, second deferral requests will only be considered where the request is due to extreme unforeseen extenuating circumstances, for example, health reasons. We are unable to permit deferral requests that go beyond two years and you would need to apply again. This is with the exception of deferrals which are due to military
ational service.

Foundation Courses

Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this programme. Foundation programmes from other universities and further education providers in the UK are considered on a case-by-case basis. Whether or not we can consider a particular foundation year as suitable for study at King's depends on the content of the syllabus and modules studied. In the past we have accepted foundation programmes from a number of other institutions.

We are unable to accept Foundation programmes that are integrated as part of a main degree at another institution. These may be called Year 0 or Integrated Foundations. We are also unable to accept non-UK Foundation courses.

Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your qualification, such as a list of modules and course specifications.

The King's International Foundation Programme has guaranteed pathways available for progression onto our King's undergraduate degree programmes, and information can be found on the website.

Graduates

Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent. However, where an applicant is completing/has completed a degree, we are able to consider the degree study as part of the assessment of the application.

Generally, we would consider a minimum of a UK Bachelor degree with a 2:1 grade profile (or overseas equivalent) as meeting the entry requirements for our undergraduate degrees. However, those who have achieved/are predicted a high 2:1 or a First may be considered more competitive.

Where a programme has subject requirements, these will still need to have been met. If you have not met the subject requirements via A-level (or equivalent) then we may be able to consider the content within your degree. We would be looking for significant study of the subjects across the degree programme with a 2:1 or above grading on those modules.

Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your degree study.

Personal Statement

Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application, and is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the university and inform us of your commitment to the programme and how the programme fits into your career plans, as well as any work experience or extracurricular activities you have done.

We recognise that many applicants applying to Medicine/Dentistry will apply to a non-clinical programme as their fifth UCAS option. Therefore, applicants are welcome to apply to our Common Year One programmes at King's with a Medicine/Dentistry statement and it will not count against you if your personal statement is geared towards these subject areas.

Resits

We are able to consider applicants who have retaken or are retaking their qualifications.

Transfers

Transfers into this programme are not permitted.

Help for International Applicants

Recommended Pathways

• Biology + Chemistry

Eligible Pathways

• Biology + Chemistry

International Foundation Year

If you don't have a suitable qualification for direct entry to a UK university, we can help with our Foundation year courses.

Pre-sessional Courses

If you have an offer from King's, but English isn't your first language, we have courses to help you.

Program Outline

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Neuroscience BSc at King's College London:

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Degree Overview

The Neuroscience BSc at King's College London is a modern and multidisciplinary degree covering aspects of cell, molecular and developmental biology, neuroanatomy, physiology and pharmacology. It also links to psychology and philosophy.

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Key objectives:

• Provide you with a broad grounding in the subject, with special emphasis on developmental neuroscience, diseases and disorders of the nervous system, and clinical and psychological aspects of neuroscience.

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Unique program:

• Offers the flexibility to choose your degree after your first year with the Common Year One curriculum.
This provides a solid foundation in several biomedical science disciplines and allows you to make an informed decision about your specialization.
• Features the opportunity to perform a substantial original research project in a leading laboratory.
• Offers flexible options to tailor your degree with work placement or switching to a four-year MSci.

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Outline

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Year 1:

• Common Year One curriculum: Covers Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology; Biochemistry; Biomedical Science; Medical Physiology; Molecular Genetics; Neuroscience; Pharmacology.

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Year 2:

• Specialization in neuroscience:
• Integrated range of courses from molecular and developmental biology, neuroanatomy and physiology up to psychological theories of mind.

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Year 3:

• Further specialization: Choose one of three pathways:
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Neuroscience – Laboratory Research

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Neuroscience and Neuropsychology

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Neuroscience – Literature and Practical Topics

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Optional Extra-Mural Year:

• In Year 2, you can apply to undertake an extra-mural or work placement, typically at a leading biomedicine employer.

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MSci Transfer:

• After the Common Year One, you can apply to transfer to a four-year MSci course in Biochemistry MSci, Molecular Genetics MSci, or Neuroscience MSci.

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Assessment:

• Coursework (approximately 40% of final mark)
• Written/Practical Examinations (approximately 60% of final mark)
• Forms of assessment may include:
• Posters
• Essays
• Oral presentations
• Debates
• e-tests
• Unseen examinations

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Teaching:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Practical laboratory work
• Emphasis on an engaging and enriching experience from the start.

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Careers:

• Graduates are equipped with various transferable skills, including:
• Data gathering, analysis, and interpretation
• Presentation skills
• Teamwork
• Career paths:
• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Pharmaceutical sciences
• Cardiovascular pharmacology
• Biomedical research

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Other:

• Campuses:
• Primarily taught at Guy's and Denmark Hill Campuses in London.

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Full time tuition fees UK: The UK tuition fee for the 2024-25 academic year is currently £9,250 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap. Full time tuition fees International The International tuition fee for the 2024-2025 academic year is £33,450 per year. Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions. All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee.