BSc Psychology with Neuroscience
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience and Psychology, combining the study of brain function with psychological theory. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. The programme meets all core elements required by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for graduate registration. An optional placement year or study abroad year is available after the second year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: IB Diploma with minimum 32 points overall or 128 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 200 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 325 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 68%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 450 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Access course: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Core Skills in Psychology and Neuroscience
- Introduction to Neuroscience
- Research Methods In Psychology 1
- Topics in Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience
- Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Individuality and Diversity in Psychology and Neuroscience
- Research Methods in Psychology 2
- Preparing for your Dissertation
- Neuroscience and Psychology Futures
- Data Analysis in Neuroscience
- Measuring And Interpreting Brain Activity
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Neuroscience at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Neuroscience at Manchester Metropolitan University?
87% 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Neuroscience at Manchester Metropolitan University?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.