BSc Neuroscience
About this course
BSc (Honours) in Neuroscience, a biomedical science and cognitive neuroscience and psychology degree exploring the nervous system. Core topics include Research Methods. Students gain research experience in teaching facilities. The first year covers molecular and cellular biology, organismal aspects of life, and the foundations of psychology through modules such as Biology 1, Biology 2, Fundamentals of Psychology 1, and Fundamentals of Psychology 2. The second year expands into advanced psychological principles, biochemistry, and cell systems through modules including Advanced Principles of Psychology 1, Advanced Principles of Psychology 2, Biochemistry, and Cell Systems. Further study encompasses specialized topics such as Animal Models in Neuroscience and Psychology, Behavioural Neuroscience, Clinical Neuropsychology, and Synaptic Transmission in Health and Disease.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB, including B in two of the following subjects: Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics. IB: 36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL5 in two of the following subjects: Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics.
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What students say
Based on about 105 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 25%
- South East: 10%
- Scotland: 40%
- Northern Ireland: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Animal Models in Neuroscience and Psychology
- Behavioural Neuroscience
- Clinical Neuropsychology
- Mechanisms of Behaviour: Integrating Psychological and Neuroscience Perspectives
- Neuroethology
- Research Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Synaptic Transmission in Health and Disease
- Biology 1
- Biology 2
- Fundamentals of Psychology 1
- Fundamentals of Psychology 2
- Advanced Principles of Psychology 1
- Advanced Principles of Psychology 2
- Animal Behaviour
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Cell Systems
- Ecology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Molecular Biology
- Neuroscience
- Research Methods in Biology
- Vertebrate Zoology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Neuroscience at University of St Andrews earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £42,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Neuroscience at University of St Andrews 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 St Andrews?
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 St Andrews?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 205 UCAS points.
Does BSc Neuroscience at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Neuroscience at University of St Andrews?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.