Teaching & Modules
Modules
Year
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 120 credits. This is a one-year course, there are two possible pathway options:
Option A
Research project-based pathway
You are required to take:
- Research Project in Neuroscience (45 credits)
- Principles of Neurobiological Research (15 credits)
In addition, you are required to take 60 credits from the following options:
- Perspectives on Pain & Nervous System Disorders (30 credits)
- Cellular and Systems Neuroscience (30 credits)
- Memory Mechanisms in Health & Disease (15 credits)
- Genes & Development (15 credits)
- Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration (15 credits)
- Pharmacology of Neurological & Psychiatric Disorders (15 credits)
- Neuroendocrinology (15 credits)
- An Interdisciplinary Approach to Gender, Sex & Sexuality (15 credits)
- Introduction to Human Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (15 credits)
- Computational Neuroscience (15 credits)
- Human Neural Development (15 credits)
- Developmental Neurobiology (15 credits)
- Behavioural Genetics (15 credits)
- Neuroimmunology (15 credits)
- Datascience for Neuroscience (15 credits)
- Birth Defects (15 credits)
Option B
A literature-based project – a broader range of lecture-based modules, with options to study the conduct of research and undertake laboratory practicals.
You are required to take the following module:
- Neurosciences Literature-Based Research Project (15 credits)
In addition, you must take sufficient credits to bring your total for the year to 120, from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:
- Developmental Neurobiology (30 credits)
- Perspectives on Pain & Nervous System Disorders (30 credits)
- Pharmacology of Neurological & Psychiatric Disorders (15 credits)
- Cellular and Systems Neuroscience (30 credits)
- Genes & Development (15 credits)
- An Interdisciplinary Approach to Gender, Sex & Sexuality (15 credits)
- Neuroendocrinology (15 credits)
- Experimental Topics in Neuroscience (15 credits)
- Memory Mechanisms in Health & Disease (15 credits)
- Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration (15 credits)
- Cellular Basis of Drug Dependence (30 credits)
- Introduction to Human Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (15 credits)
- Cultural Competency: Mixing Methods from Knowing to Doing (15 credits)
- Cellular Basis of Disease (15 credits)
- Birth Defects (15 credits)
- Molecular Genetics of Model Organisms (15 credits)
- Molecular Basis of Human Disease (15 credits)
- Biology of Ageing (15 credits)
- Behavioural Genetics (15 credits)
- Stem Cell Biology (15 credits)
- Developing Safe Medicines (30 credits)
- Medical Genetics (15 credits)
- Cancer Genetics (15 credits)
- Computational Neuroscience (15 credits)
- Developmental Neurobiology (15 credits)
- Human Neural Development (15 credits)
- Neuroimmunology (15 credits)
- Datascience for Neuroscience (15 credits)
- A maximum of 30 credits from other Level 6 modules within the School of Bioscience Education.
Teaching methods - what to expect
Core teaching on neuroscience content using lectures, tutorials, and seminars. The course also requires a significant element of self-study.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Written/practical examinations
- Essays
- Oral presentation
- Posters
- Reports
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include essays, e-tests, oral presentations, posters and practical reports. Coursework contributes approximately 30-40% and examinations approximately 60-70% to your final mark, except for projects where the final mark is based on the project report (80—90%). Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Key Information
UCAS code:
Not applicable. Intercalated programme.
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full-time
Duration:
One year
Application status:
Start date:
September 2027
Application deadline: