BSc Neuroscience
About this course
BSc in BSc Neuroscience, a biomedical science degree focused on the study of the brain and nervous system from molecular levels to neural systems. The curriculum builds from core units in the first two years to specialized in-depth courses in the final year, alongside a research project spanning laboratory, computational, literature review, or teaching formats. The programme is also available for intercalation.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including two core science/mathematics subjects. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Psychology, Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics). IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in two core science/mathematics subjects. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Psychology, Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics). BTEC: DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Neuroscience (B140) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 51%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 27%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 24%
- Wales: 8%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Neuroscience at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £49,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Neuroscience at University of Bristol do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Neuroscience at University of Bristol?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Neuroscience at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Neuroscience at University of Bristol?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.