BSc Neuroscience
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, a biomedical science degree centred on the study of the nervous system from the molecular level to complex behaviours. Core topics include Research Methods. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through Chemistry of Life, Fundamentals of Biochemistry, and The Human Genome and Disease. The second year examines core areas with modules such as Flow of Genetic Information, Immunology, Infection and Inflammation, and Neuroscience, alongside optional modules including Bioinformatics and Pharmacology. The final year focuses on advanced study through compulsory modules like Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and Pharmacology of Neuropsychiatric Disorders, while allowing students to choose from options such as In-Silico Research Project, Laboratory Research Project, and Systems Neuroscience.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Biology or Chemistry and one further science subject. IB: Pass with overall score of 32 points, with 16 points at higher level, including 5 and 6 points at Higher Level in Biology or Chemistry and one further science subject
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Neuroscience (B141) at the University of Southampton for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 35%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 680 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 9%
- South East: 61%
- South West: 17%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Chemistry of Life
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry
- Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Physiology
- How to Think Like a Scientist
- The Human Genome and Disease
- Flow of Genetic Information
- Immunology, Infection and Inflammation
- Neuroscience
- Principles of Neuroscience
- Applied and Environmental Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Cell Biology
- Engineering Replacement Body Parts
- Ethics in Science, Engineering and Technology: Jekyll and Hyde
- Exploring Proteins: Structure and Function
- Global Health
- Global Sustainability Challenges
- Medical Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Plant Development and Function
- Population and Community Ecology
- Principles of Pharmacology
- Vertebrate Development
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
- Pharmacology of Neuropsychiatric Disorders
- Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Biomedical Parasitology
- Biomedical Technology
- Bioscience Business
- Cancer Chromosome Biology
- Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
- Evolution and Development
- Evolution and Genetics
- Immunology
- In-Silico Research Project
- Laboratory Research Project
- Microbiomes and Health
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Molecular Recognition
- Molecular and Structural Basis of Disease
- Neurodegenerative Disease
- Science Communication
- Selective Toxicity
- Systems Neuroscience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Neuroscience at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Neuroscience at University of Southampton 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 University of Southampton?
88% 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 University of Southampton?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Is BSc Neuroscience at University of Southampton 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).
How many students continue on BSc Neuroscience at University of Southampton?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.