BSc Biological Sciences (Neuroscience)
About this course
BSc in Biomedical Science and Biological Sciences, combining biomedical and biological disciplines. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. The course shares its first three years with the MBiolSci in Biological Sciences (Neuroscience) and is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB, including at least two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 27%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 16%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience
- Neuroscience Futures
- Physiology, Pharmacology and Behaviour
- Research Project A (Experimental)
- Research Project C
- Research Project B (Analytical)
- Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
- Comparative Neurobiology
- Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology
- Microbial Pathogenesis and Genomics
- Human and Environmental Microbiology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Current and Future Therapeutics
- Sustainability Enterprise Partnership Project
- Cellular Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
- Introduction to Astrobiology and the Origins of Life
- The Molecules of Life: An Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- The Cell: An Introduction to Cell Biology and Microbiology
- From Individuals to Populations: An Introduction to Genetics
- Multicellular Organisation: An Introduction to Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
- Biodiversity and Behaviour
- Physiology of Excitable Cells
- Research Skills 1
- Research Skills 2
- Behavioural Neurobiology
- Physiology and Pharmacology
- Genomes
- Principles of Microbiology
- Protein Structure and Function
- Global Change Biology and Conservation
- Medical Microbiology
- Introduction to Python programming for Bioscientists
- Bioinformatics
- Contemporary Techniques in Biological Data Analysis
- Exercise Physiology and Pharmacology
- Genes, Development and Inheritance
- Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology
- Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology (with science enterprise trip)
- A Field Guide to Evolution
- From Genes to Proteins
- Molecular Cell Biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (Neuroscience) at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £43,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (Neuroscience) at University of Leicester do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Sciences (Neuroscience) at University of Leicester?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Sciences (Neuroscience) at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biological Sciences (Neuroscience) at University of Leicester 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).
Does BSc Biological Sciences (Neuroscience) at University of Leicester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences (Neuroscience) at University of Leicester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.