BSc Human Neuroscience
About this course
BSc in Human Neuroscience, a biomedical science and cognitive neuroscience and psychology degree examining the nervous system, brain function, and behaviour. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. The course includes a final-year research placement and an independent research project. The first year covers fundamental concepts through compulsory modules such as Evidence and Enquiry in Neuroscience, Human Movement and Movement Disorders, Introduction to Human Mental Health, and Introduction to Neurophysiology and Human Brain Anatomy. The second year builds upon these topics with modules like Ageing and Dementia, Human Perception and Cognition, Language and Language Disorders, and Science of Bias. In the final year, students complete a Research Project and a Research in Practice placement, alongside the compulsory module The Business of Science Innovation. Optional modules allow students to explore specialised areas such as Genomics, Health and Society, Health Psychology, Brain Stimulation, and Human Learning and Memory.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (To include Biology or Psychology, plus one other science from Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Physics or Mathematics) IB: 38 points (A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 6 in Biology or Psychology, plus one other science from Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Physics or Mathematics, with no higher level score lower than 5.)
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 63%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 20%
- A degree: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Evidence and Enquiry in Neuroscience
- Human Movement and Movement Disorders
- Introduction to Human Mental Health
- Introduction to Human Sensory Systems
- Introduction to Neurophysiology and Human Brain Anatomy
- Introduction to Research Methods in Human Neuroscience
- Introduction to Statistical Methods
- Ageing and Dementia
- From action to social interaction
- Human Perception and Cognition
- Intermediate Mental Health
- Language and Language Disorders
- Research Methods and Data Analysis in Human Neuroscience
- Intermediate Statistical Methods
- Science of Bias
- Research in Practice placement
- Research Project
- The Business of Science Innovation
- Research Integrity and Governance
- Experimental approaches to studying neuronal circuits in health and disease: from theory to practica
- Population Ageing
- Genomics, Health and Society
- Health Psychology
- Brain Stimulation
- The Human Voice: Speech, Emotions, Identity
- Language and Communication in Dementia
- Human Learning and Memory
- Motor Control in Health and Disease
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Human Neuroscience at University College London earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £49,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Human Neuroscience at University College London 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 Human Neuroscience at University College London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Human Neuroscience at University College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Human Neuroscience at University College London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.