BSc Psychology with Neuroscience
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience and Psychology, combining the study of nervous system function with core psychological topics. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Communication & Writing, and Human Behaviour. The programme is BPS-accredited, contingent on passing the final-year empirical project and achieving a minimum 2:2 degree award. An optional placement year or year abroad at a partner university is available.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB in three A levels including B in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List. IB: 555 in three Higher Levels including 5 in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List , or 30 points including 5 in one Higher Level Science subject 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 275 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
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 210 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) against the requirements for qualification as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- First Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher
- Understanding People
- Introduction to Neuroscience
- Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Practical and Academic Skills in Bioscience
- Next Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher
- Understanding People in Depth
- Neuroimaging & Cognitive Neuroscience
- Neurodevelopment
- Neurophysiology
- Psychopathology
- Cyberpsychology - the psychology of technology and the internet
- Neuropharmacology
- Learning & Memory
- Foundations of Health Psychology
- Child Psychology in Practice
- Wellbeing & Mental Health in the Community
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 5)
- Being a Psychology Researcher
- Professional Skills for Researchers
- Grand Challenges in Psychology
- Neurodiversity in Society
- Behavioural Neuroscience
- Neuropathology
- Psychology in Education
- Gender and Sexualities
- Professional Experience in Education
- Morality in Action: Justice, Society, and Climate Change
- Cognitive Psychology
- Health, Illness and Behaviour Change
- Regeneration and Repair in the Nervous System
- Current Research Topics in Neuroscience
- Special Senses
- Wellbeing & Mental Health Practice
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 6)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Neuroscience 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 Psychology with Neuroscience 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 Psychology with Neuroscience 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 Psychology with Neuroscience at Keele University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Neuroscience at Keele University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) against the requirements for qualification as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Neuroscience at Keele University?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.