BSc Neuroscience
About this course
BSc Hons in Neuroscience, a biomedical science degree focused on the biological and psychological aspects of the nervous system and brain function. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Psychological Assessment, Historical Research, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Teaching is delivered jointly by the departments of Psychology and Biomedical and Life Sciences. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through Anatomy and Physiology, Cognitive and Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Neuropsychology, and Foundations of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Science. The second year progresses into specialized areas via Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Fundamentals of Neuroscience, and Pharmacology. The final year involves core study in Advanced Neuroscience - Circuits and Systems, Global Health Challenges, The Lying Brain: the Neuroscience of Hallucinations, Delusions, and Disorders of Consciousness, and the Biosciences Research Project. Students can further tailor their studies in the final year by selecting optional modules such as Advanced Drug Design and Development and Cognition: From Laboratory Research to Everyday Behaviour.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. This should include Biology and one other science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. IB: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in HL Biology and 6 in one further HL science subjects from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology
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What students say
Based on about 40 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 39%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 18%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 6%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Cognitive and Social Psychology
- Developmental Psychology and Neuropsychology
- Foundations of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Science
- Genetics and Biotechnology
- Introduction to Biosciences
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology
- Drug Design and Development
- Fundamentals of Neuroscience
- Molecular Genetics
- Pharmacology
- Advanced Neuroscience - Circuits and Systems
- Biosciences Research Project
- Global Health Challenges
- The Lying Brain: the Neuroscience of Hallucinations, Delusions, and Disorders of Consciousness
- Advanced Drug Design and Development
- Cognition: From Laboratory Research to Everyday Behaviour
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Neuroscience at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £40,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Neuroscience at Lancaster University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Neuroscience at Lancaster University?
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 Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Neuroscience at Lancaster University?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.