BSc Neuroscience
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience, a biological and biomedical sciences degree examining the structure and function of the nervous system, brain, and associated pharmacological mechanisms. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can optionally undertake an integrated year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1A, The Building Blocks of Life, Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1B, and Building the Organism, alongside optional subjects like Numeracy, Chemistry and Physics for the Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Year 2 introduces Statistics and Experimental Design, Cellular Communication, Core Skills in the Life Sciences 2A, Human Physiology and Pharmacology, and Biomolecular Mechanisms, with options including Introductory Programming for Life Sciences. Year 3 advances into specialised topics via Research Skills 3A, Cardiovascular, Respiratory Systems and Renal Systems, Neurophysiology, Endocrine and Gastrointestinal Systems, Pharmacology, and Neuropharmacology, with optional study in areas like Bioinformatics Methods. The final year comprises advanced compulsory study in Mechanisms and Disorders of Memory, Translational Neuroscience, Machine Learning in Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Advanced Cell Signalling in Health and Disease, and Metabolic Disease: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology, alongside a major research experience through the Capstone Project: Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC (Essential subjects: Biology or Chemistry, plus equivalent of GCSE Mathematics) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Essential subjects: Biology or Chemistry at Higher Level plus Standard Level Chemistry at 4, Biology at 4, and Mathematics at 5 Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBCC (Essential subjects: Higher Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry plus National 5 Chemistry at C, Biology at C, and Mathematics at C).
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 30%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Other Health Professionals: 10%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- London: 10%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Modules
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1A
- The Building Blocks of Life
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1B
- Building the Organism
- Numeracy, Chemistry and Physics for the Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Science and Society
- Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
- Statistics and Experimental Design
- Cellular Communication
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences 2A
- Human Physiology and Pharmacology
- Biomolecular Mechanisms
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences 2B
- Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences
- Introductory Programming for Life Sciences
- Introductory Anatomy
- Research Skills 3A
- Cardiovascular, Respiratory Systems and Renal Systems
- Neurophysiology, Endocrine and Gastrointestinal Systems
- Pharmacology
- Neuropharmacology
- Cell Signalling
- Bioinformatics Methods
- Mechanisms and Disorders of Memory
- Translational Neuroscience
- Capstone Project: Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Machine Learning in Biology
- Stem Cell Biology
- Advanced Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
- Metabolic Disease: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Neuroscience at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £42,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Neuroscience at University of Dundee do next?
100% 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 Dundee?
94% 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 Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 179 UCAS points.
Is BSc Neuroscience at University of Dundee accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does BSc Neuroscience at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Neuroscience at University of Dundee?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.