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Neuroscience and Psychology with a Year Abroad
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time with time abroad
- 29/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- King’s College London
Course summary
Our Neuroscience & Psychology BSc program cuts across disciplinary boundaries to provide you with the knowledge and skills that you need to understand the workings of the brain and the relationship between mental and neural processes in health and disease. Offered by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), the premier centre for mental health and related neurosciences research in Europe, it emphasises research-led teaching and provides an unparalleled opportunity to benefit from the expertise of world leading experts and state-of-the-art facilities.
Key benefits
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You will study in a multidisciplinary environment, learning from and working with world leading experts in neuroscience and psychology.
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You will develop knowledge across disciplines and levels of analysis, from cells and molecules to cognitive and cultural processes.
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You will be trained in the latest technological and methodological developments in cognitive, systems and computational neuroscience.
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You will develop the computational, statistical and analytical skills required to work with complex neuroscientific data.
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You will develop the skills and mind-set required for working with people from diverse scientific backgrounds.
Course essentials
In years 1 & 2 you will study a mixture of core and mandatory modules. Some modules incorporate the British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited curriculum conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for chartered membership of the society. Other modules will develop your understanding of neural science and methods and build your skills and confidence in statistical analysis and computing using software such as R and Matlab.
You will have the opportunity study abroad for a year, or put your knowledge and skills in practice during a professional placement year. Our unique partnership with South London & Maudsley Hospital (SLaM), and the more than 100 research teams at the IoPPN, from basic and clinical neuroscience, to developmental neurobiology, to neuroimaging and psychiatric research, to neurodevelopmental and age-related disorders, ensure that you will find a placement that meets your interests. In your final year you can choose from an exciting and wide range of optional modules covering all flavours of neuroscience and psychology.
Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time with time abroad • 4 Years
Start dates
- 29/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C846
- Institution code:
- K60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
King's College London, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C846
- Institution code:
- K60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAA
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by Kings as one of your A-levels.
Subjects must include at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology at grade A.
NOTE: If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects.
Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.
Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).
Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 9 credits P: 0 credits
Access to Science Diploma (or similar subject) with 45 Level 3 credits: 36 must be from units awarded at Distinction (including 30 credits in at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology), with the remaining 9 Level 3 credits at Merit.
Additionally, minimum grade 6/B in GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent).
Scottish Higher - ABB
Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers.
We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
Must include grade A in Advanced Higher two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology.
Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).
GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics requirement can be met via a minimum Standard Credit Grade/Intermediate 2/National 5 Mathematics if not taken at Higher.
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
Must include grade A in Advanced Higher two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology.
Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).
GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics requirement can be met via a minimum Standard Credit Grade/Intermediate 2/National 5 Mathematics if not taken at Higher.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points
36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels.
Must include grade 6 in Higher Level in at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Notes: the total IB point score of 36 includes TOK/EE.
IB students studying the new Mathematics curriculum would be required to study Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level to meet the Mathematics subject requirement for this programme.
GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics requirement can be met via IB Standard Level/Middle Years grade 5, if not studied/studying at Higher Level.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2
Must include at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology at grade H2.
Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, D3
Must include D3 in at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology.
Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) considered.
Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).
GCSE/National 4/National 5
All applicants must obtain or have obtained grade 6/ B in GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent).
T Level - Not accepted
Required subjects: At least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology.
All applicants must obtain or have obtained grade 6/B in GCSE Mathematics
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill | |
| PTE Academic | 69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill | |
| Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill | |
| Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7 |
We also accept a number of English language tests taken as part of school-level qualifications. For more details, please see our website. Please note that the course requirements are under Band B.
Band B https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
At King’s we don’t just use your grades to assess your application. We recognise that not everyone has the same educational journey and that some students have had to overcome challenges to achieve their grades.
Contextual offers are made to applicants who may have experienced barriers that have impeded their academic progress. Contextual offers may be up to two A-Level grades (or equivalent) lower than the advertised entry requirements found on the course pages.
Learn more on the King's College London, University of London website
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 4 other biomedical sciences courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- BBB
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For International fees and information, please see the course details on our online prospectus: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate
The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change.
All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 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.
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