BSc Psychology with Neuroscience
About this course
BSc in Neuroscience and Psychology, combining the study of brain function with psychological theory. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Clinical Skills. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), the course provides eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. A final-year independent research project is completed under expert supervision, and work placements are available in the second year.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall including standard level English, Mathematics and Science at grade 4 minimum
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 91%
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: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 62%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 54%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 17%
- South East: 39%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied and Professional Psychology
- Debates in Mental Health
- Introduction to Psychological Research
- Learning about Learning
- The Person and the Brain
- Introduction to Neuroscience Methods
- Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Development Across the Lifespan
- Professional and Clinical Practice
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Social Psychology and Individual Differences
- Scientific Computing for Psychologists
- Project
- Communicating Current Psychology
- Clinical Neuroscience
- The Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
- Emotion and Motivation
- The Psychology of Pain and Ill Health
- Neurodegeneration: Theory and Practice
- Developmental Psychopathology
- Forensic Psychology: Applying Theory and Practice
- Computation and Modelling in Psychology
- Nutrition, Cognition and Mental Health
- Neurodevelopmental Differences
- Psychology of (In)Equity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Neuroscience at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £37,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Neuroscience at University of Reading do next?
100% 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 University of Reading?
89% 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 University of Reading?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Neuroscience at University of Reading accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Neuroscience at University of Reading?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.