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Neuroscience

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system and the human brain. This includes how the nervous system functions, both in healthy and diseased scenarios. The study of neuroscience looks to develop more effective treatment of illnesses.

Our undergraduate neuroscience degree explores behavioural neuroscience, including neuro-degenerative disease.

It looks at the pharmacology of neuroscience, including anaesthesia and analgesia. These are the drugs that control consciousness and perception of pain.

It’ll give you an understanding of how biomedical innovations are explored. You will see how they are developed from initial concept to their application.

You will learn key theories - from molecular level to full body systems - to understand the field as a whole.

You will have the flexibility to pick modules that appeal to you. This will let you highlight to future employers where your interests lie.

Our course curriculum is shaped by the work of our world-leading researchers. This ensures that you’re learning the latest advances, as well as gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of the field.

Your first two years will cover topics such as:

  • genetics

  • cell biology

  • biological organisation

  • molecular mechanisms and processes

You’ll develop practical skills, including laboratory skills, data analysis, and how to design and run experiments. This will prepare you for carrying out projects later in your course.

In years three and four you’ll study topics such as biomembranes, physiology and translational psychiatry, and complete a semester long research project based around one chosen area of the current world-class research in Life Sciences.

Modules

Course Modules

<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/neuroscience/teaching-and-assessment">Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>

Assessment method

<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/neuroscience/teaching-and-assessment">Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Royal Society of Biology

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
B140
Institution code:
D65
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
B140
Institution code:
D65
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CCC

Including Biology or Chemistry. Plus Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE 4/C

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish HNC
Pass

A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit and appropriate science units, plus National 5 Maths at C or equivalent

Scottish HND
Pass

A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units and appropriate science units, plus National 5 Maths at C or equivalent

Scottish Higher
BBCC

including Higher Biology or Chemistry. Plus National 5 Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at C.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 15 Merit: 15 Pass: 15

Plus Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE C/4

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 28

28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MMM. Plus Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE 4/C

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3H3H3H3

including Biology or Chemistry. Plus Ordinary Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at grade 3

Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/neuroscience/entry-requirements https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/neuroscience/entry-requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level CCD

Including Biology or Chemistry. Plus Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE 4/C

Scottish Higher BCCC

including Higher Biology or Chemistry. Plus National 5 Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at C.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Offer: 26

28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMP

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MMM. Plus Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE 4/C

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H2H3H3H4

including Biology or Chemistry. Plus Ordinary Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at grade 3

English language requirements

You can find details of our specific IELTS English language requirements and other accepted English language qualifications on the individual course webpages on the University website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course. All results will be verified online.https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/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.

Achieving a strong set of qualifications is key to earning a place at the University. We understand grades are influenced by things outside your control, such as the impact of deprivation where you live. That’s why each year we look at each student's application in detail including circumstances outside of your control that may have impacted your potential.

Learn more on the University of Dundee website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

Not available

Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of Dundee - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & InternationalTBC

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

Tuition fees for 2027/8 are yet to be confirmed.

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