Psychology with Human Neuroscience
About this course
MPsych (Hons) in Neuroscience and Psychology, covering both the biological bases of behaviour and psychological processes. Core topics include Signal Processing, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, and Human Behaviour. The course includes an optional placement year for professional experience, and students undertake a research project in their final year.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: 5 GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above are preferred and this does not necessarily need to be Mathematics and English subjects. A level: 120 points from a minimum of two A levels from any subjects. BTEC: DDM in any subject. Access courses: Pass Access to HE Science/Combined Science/Humanities/Social Sciences course, to include 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at distinction and 15 credits at merit or higher. T level: Merit overall with C or above in core component. International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall.
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What students say
Based on about 127 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 295 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 11%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 56%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement: Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Clinical and Developmental Psychology
- Environmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Perception and the Brain
- Motivation and Performance
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Career and Placement Planning
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Designing and Conducting Research
- Qualitative and Mixed Methods for Research
- Individual Differences, Social, and Developmental Psychology
- Cognition and Biological Psychology
- Psychology in Education
- Health and Wellbeing
- Research Project
- Interprofessional Learning 3
- Careers Planning
- Personal and Professional Development
- Advanced Practice in Neuroimaging and Neurostimulation
- Neuroscience Project
- Foundations and Applications of Neuroimaging and Neurostimulation
- Advanced Research Design and Data Fluency for Psychology
- Interprofessional Learning 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Psychology with Human Neuroscience at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,500 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 Psychology with Human Neuroscience at University of Plymouth do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Psychology with Human Neuroscience at University of Plymouth?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Psychology with Human Neuroscience at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is Psychology with Human Neuroscience at University of Plymouth accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does Psychology with Human Neuroscience at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Psychology with Human Neuroscience at University of Plymouth?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.