MSci Neuroscience
About this course
MSci in Neuroscience, a biomedical science degree focused on the scientific study of the nervous system and related biological disciplines. The curriculum incorporates an extended research project in the final year and shares its first three years with the BSc Neuroscience course.
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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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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 53 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 46%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 23%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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 MSci 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 MSci Neuroscience at University of Bristol do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Neuroscience at University of Bristol?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Neuroscience at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Neuroscience at University of Bristol?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.