Neuroscience
About this course
Integrated Masters degree in Science in Neuroscience, a biomedical science degree centred on the study of brain development, structure, and function. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes an individual research project in the final year and offers options for an industrial placement year or a semester abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Chemistry of Life, Fundamentals of Biochemistry, and The Human Genome and Disease. The second year increases specialisation with modules such as Flow of Genetic Information, Immunology, Infection and Inflammation, and Neuroscience, alongside optional modules like Bioinformatics and Pharmacology. The third year advances into targeted areas with Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and Pharmacology of Neuropsychiatric Disorders, alongside various optional research and laboratory modules. The fourth year focuses on advanced study and project work through Advanced Neuroscience, Current Research, and an Advanced Research Project, supported by further options including Skills in Molecular Bioscience and Systems Neuroscience.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Biology or Chemistry and one further science subject. IB: Pass with overall score of 34 points, with 17 points at Higher Level, including 6 points at Higher Level in Biology or Chemistry and one further science subject
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What students say
Based on about 111 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 80%
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 150 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 3%
- Foundation course: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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
- 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
- Selective Toxicity
- Systems Neuroscience
- Advanced Neuroscience
- Advanced Research Project
- Current Research
- Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Microbiomes and Health
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Neurodegenerative Disease
- Skills in Biological Optical Imaging
- Skills in Molecular Bioscience
- Skills in Structural Biology
- Structure and Function of the Nervous System
- Systems Neuroscience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of 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 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 Neuroscience at University of Southampton?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Neuroscience at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Is 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).
Does Neuroscience at University of Southampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on Neuroscience at University of Southampton?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.