BSc Neuroscience with Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience and Psychology, exploring how the nervous system underpins behaviour and cognition. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Statistics, Research Methods, Human Behaviour, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, subject to passing the final-year project and laboratory modules in Years 1 and 2. An optional placement year or study abroad is available.
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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 112 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 86%
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: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 38 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 52%
- Working and studying: 23%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 6%
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: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 41%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 14%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 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
- First Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher
- Understanding People
- Functional Neuroanatomy
- Neuroscience Research Methods
- Practical and Professional Skills in Bioscience
- Neuroimaging & Cognitive Neuroscience
- Neurophysiology
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
- Neurodevelopment
- Neuropharmacology
- Learning and Memory
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 5)
- Psychopathology
- Child Psychology in Practice
- Employability and Communication Skills in Bioscience
- Research Project
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuropathology
- Models in Neuroscience Research
- Behavioural Neuroscience
- Current Research Topics in Neuroscience
- Regeneration and Repair in the Nervous System
- Special Senses
- Tropical Biology Field Course
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 6)
- Professional Experience in Education
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Neuroscience with Psychology at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £12,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Neuroscience with Psychology at Keele University do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Neuroscience with Psychology at Keele University?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Neuroscience with Psychology at Keele University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 66 UCAS points.
Is BSc Neuroscience with Psychology 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 with Psychology at Keele University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.