Program Overview

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Neuroscience (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)

Attendance

Full-time

Campus

Preston Campus

Start

September 2025

Duration

4 years

UCAS Code

N456

Delivery

In-person

Study abroad option

Placement option

Why study with us

• The foundation year will provide you with an interesting and stimulating grounding in science.
• The course will enable you to gain key practical skills in our modern, spacious and well-equipped laboratory facilities.
• You’ll learn how the brain and nervous system work to alter behaviour, perception, mood and memory.

What you'll do

• Enhance your practical skills with a variety of hands-on Biology and Chemistry laboratory sessions and Physics workshops.
• Neuroscience is literally the 'science of the brain' and you’ll develop knowledge from a wide range of disciplines including biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology and psychology.
• You can use this foundation year as an opportunity to get to know other foundation students on different science-based degree programmes.

Modules

Foundation year

Compulsory modules

• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Essential Science Skills
• Biological Sciences

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Methods and practice of psychological inquiry
• Introduction to Psychobiology and Cognition
• Foundations of Neuroscience
• Introduction to Cell Biology
• Science and Society

Year 2

Compulsory modules

• Psychological Research: Design and Quantitative Analysis
• Cognitive and Physiological Psychology
• Neurocognitive Development and Disorders
• Applied Molecular Biology
• Introduction to Pharmacology and Cell Culture
• Topics and Techniques in Neuroscience

Year 3

Compulsory modules

• Neuroscience Project

Optional modules

• Neuropsychological Disorders and Techniques
• Brain, Treatments and Behaviour
• Psychology Work Experience: Kickstart your Career
• Advanced Approaches to Understanding Behaviour
• Molecular Neurobiology
• Pathophysiology of the Nervous System

Entry requirements

• UCAS: 64 points at A2 including Chemistry or Biology or Applied Science
• BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP including Science
• BTEC Diploma: MM
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects including Biology or Chemistry
• T Level: P (D or E) including Chemistry or Biology or Applied Science
• IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at Grade C including Maths and English grade C/4 or equivalent

Fees and funding

2025/26

• UK: £9,535 for the first year, £9,535 per year
• International: £17,250 for the first year, £17,325 per year

Additional costs

As part of your course there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies.

Learning and assessment

We use a diverse range of teaching methods including lectures, small-group tutorials, computer-based learning, laboratory classes and practical workshop sessions.

You’ll have access to state-of-the-art laboratories, computer suites and lecture theatres.