Program Overview

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Neuroscience with Psychology BSc (Hons)

Year of entry

• 2026 - for 2026 entry see here - for 2025 entry see here

UCAS code

• B1C8

Duration of study

• 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year

Course summary

Are you intrigued by how the human brain works and why people think, act and behave the way they do? Study the mind, brain and behaviour through core theoretical and practical learning to understand people and how human functions operate daily. Our Royal Society of Biology accredited programme* investigates neuroanatomy and neurophysiology in depth, whilst exploring the psychology of human social interaction, cognition and development. You will graduate with the knowledge and skills to pursue a successful career in neuroscience, psychology or biological sciences.

Why study Neuroscience with Psychology at Keele University?

• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
• 20th in England for Neuroscience, Guardian University Guide 2025
• Develop core practical skills in Keele's state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories (CSL)
• Engage with an enriching placement year or international year to excel in your career
• Gain highly transferable graduate employability skills to pursue a broad range of careers in neuroscience, psychology and biosciences

Neuroscience with Psychology at Keele

Explore this course

• Course overview
• Course structure
• Entry requirements
• Fees and funding
• Supporting you
• Your future career
• Teaching, learning and assessment
• Facilities
• Foundation year

Course overview

Neuroscience with Psychology BSc at Keele investigates two fascinating disciplines to study the mind, brain and behaviour. Our Royal Society of Biology accredited programme* is designed to provide you with a foundation of knowledge across leading areas including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and cognitive neuroscience. You will be introduced to the study of cells and molecular biology and human physiology to examine the brain, from how it senses and moves through the environment, to the mechanisms underlying learning and memory. You will become equipped with a grounding in the key concepts of neuroscience with transferable skills that will help to prepare you for a career of your choice.

Learn to understand people through theories and topics including biological, social and developmental psychology, enabling you to understand human behaviour. You will explore how electrical and chemical activity in the brain works to control these human functions at a cellular and molecular level. Discover how drugs can affect these finely tuned systems and go on to explore how we may be able to regenerate and repair the brain after damage.

Throughout the programme, you will develop a range of practical laboratory skills that can be applied to design and carry out experiments to understand more about the brain and nervous system. These involve research design, practical techniques and data analysis to put your learning into practice. Engage with our state-of-the-art David Attenborough and Central Science Laboratories where you can gain hands-on experience and learn how to use industry standard equipment. Your theoretical knowledge and practical skills combined will allow you apply your learning to a wide range of careers.

At Keele, you can embark on an exciting journey to enhance your career prospects through studying abroad and building your cultural awareness, or completing a work placement year for industry experience. You can tailor your degree programme to excel in areas of your choice and develop your personal and professional skills in preparation for employment.

Subject to passing your final year project and laboratory modules in Year 1 and Year 2.

Course structure

Year 1

• Compulsory modules
  • Introduction to Neuroscience
  • Human Physiology and Anatomy
  • Practical and Academic Skills in Bioscience
  • First Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher
  • Understanding People

Year 2

• Compulsory modules
  • Functional Neuroanatomy
  • Neuroscience Research Methods
  • Practical and Professional Skills in Bioscience
  • Neuroimaging & Cognitive Neuroscience
• Optional modules
  • Neurophysiology
  • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
  • Neurodevelopment
  • Neuropharmacology
  • Learning and Memory
  • Flexible Work Placement (Level 5)
  • Psychopathology
  • Child Psychology in Practice

Year 3

• Compulsory modules
  • Professional Development in Bioscience
  • Employability and Communication Skills in Bioscience
  • Research Project
  • Cognitive Psychology
• Optional modules
  • Neuropathology
  • Models in Neuroscience Research
  • Behavioural Neuroscience
  • Current Research Topics in Neuroscience
  • Regeneration and Repair in the Nervous System
  • Special Senses
  • Tropical Biology Field Course
  • Flexible Work Placement (Level 6)
  • Professional Experience in Education

Entry requirements

• A Level: ABB in three A Levels including B in two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List.
• BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma: DDM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Science, Health and Social Care.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 655 in Higher Levels including two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List at Higher Level, or 32 points including two Higher Level Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List.

Fees and funding

• UK: £9,535 for the 2025/6 academic year (subject to Parliamentary approval).
• International: Band 1, £17,700 for the 2025/26 academic year

Supporting you

• Student support
• Careers and Employability team
• Student financial support

Your future career

• Embark on an exciting career of your choice with advanced skills that can be applied to various industries and sectors.
• With a degree in Neuroscience with Psychology, you will learn hands-on and analytical thinking skills, research communication, data management and the ability to think creatively.
• You will become an efficient problem-solver with the skills to work effectively as part of a team, and independently which will support you in your roles and responsibilities in the workplace environment.

Teaching, learning and assessment

• How you'll be taught
  • Laboratory practicals
  • Interactive lectures
  • Tutorials and workshops
  • Digital materials
  • Research project
• How you'll be assessed
  • Essays, portfolios and literature reviews
  • Reflective writing
  • Laboratory reports
  • Scientific posters, patient information leaflets, blogs and presentations
  • Independent research project
  • Online tests and examinations

Facilities

• Central Science Laboratories
• School of Psychology

Foundation year

• Studying a Foundation Year, for whatever reason, offers an alternative route to Keele, and provides a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree.
• Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, offering preparation for your chosen degree with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete.
• This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, build your confidence, and provide a better understanding of higher education.

Research-active academics

• All contributors to our Neuroscience course are practicing academics, including researchers in neuroscience and academics from across the School themes of research.
• This means you will benefit from studying modules that have been informed by the diverse research topics and active work they are undertaking in their field of expertise.
• We actively encourage students to explore our research themes, as there may be opportunities to work alongside us on secondment.