BSc Neuroscience
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience, combining the study of the nervous system with brain function and behaviour. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can undertake a final-year Research Project, with options ranging from lab-based research to bioinformatics and outreach. A placement year or study-abroad year is available, and the programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB in three A Levels including B in two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List. IB: 655 in Higher Levels including two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List at Higher Level, or 32 points including two Higher Level Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 68%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 55%
- Academic support: 65%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 92 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 42%
- Working and studying: 22%
- Further study: 19%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 8%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 81%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 51%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 33%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 25%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Neuroscience
- Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Practical and Academic Skills in Bioscience
- Molecules of Life
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Neuroscience Research Methods
- Practical and Professional Skills in Bioscience
- Functional Neuroanatomy
- Neurophysiology
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
- Neurodevelopment
- Neuropharmacology
- Learning and Memory
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 5)
- Neuroimaging and Cognitive Neuroscience
- Employability and Communication Skills in Bioscience
- Behavioural Neuroscience
- Current Research Topics in Neuroscience
- Research Project
- Neuropathology
- Models in Neuroscience Research
- Omics Technologies
- Regeneration and Repair in the Nervous System
- Special Senses
- Epidemiology
- Tropical Biology Field Course
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 6)
- Professional Experience in Education
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Neuroscience at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Neuroscience at Keele University do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Neuroscience at Keele University?
68% 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 Keele University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 76 UCAS points.
Is BSc Neuroscience at Keele University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
How many students continue on BSc Neuroscience at Keele University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.