MSci Psychology and Neuroscience
About this course
MSci in Psychology and Neuroscience, a biomedical science and psychology degree focused on empirical study of the nervous system, mind and behaviour. This four-year undergraduate course is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including two core science/maths subjects. Core science/maths subjects include: Psychology, Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. IB: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in two core science/maths subjects. Core science/maths subjects include: Psychology, Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. BTEC: D*DD 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 MSci Psychology and Neuroscience (CB81) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 28%: 85 offers from 305 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 65%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 55%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 30%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 47%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 23%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Psychology and Neuroscience at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £49,500. The £36,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of MSci Psychology and Neuroscience at University of Bristol do next?
60% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Psychology and Neuroscience at University of Bristol?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Psychology and Neuroscience at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 188 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MSci Psychology and Neuroscience at University of Bristol?
28% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 85 offers from 305 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MSci Psychology and Neuroscience at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on MSci Psychology and Neuroscience at University of Bristol?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.