BSc Neuroscience
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience, studying how the brain and nervous system function. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The course includes a foundation year for students without direct entry qualifications and concludes with a supervised empirical research project.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 including Chemistry or Biology or Applied Science BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP including Science BTEC Diploma: MM International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects including Biology or Chemistry T Level: P (D or E) including Chemistry or Biology or Applied Science IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at Grade C including Maths and English grade C/4 or equivalent
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 35%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 90%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Essential Science Skills
- Biological Sciences
- Methods and practice of psychological inquiry
- Introduction to Psychobiology and Cognition
- Foundations of Neuroscience
- Introduction to Cell Biology
- Science and Society
- Psychological Research: Design and Quantitative Analysis
- Cognitive and Physiological Psychology
- Neurocognitive Development and Disorders
- Applied Molecular Biology
- Introduction to Pharmacology and Cell Culture
- Topics and Techniques in Neuroscience
- Neuroscience Project
- Neuropsychological Disorders and Techniques
- Brain, Treatments and Behaviour
- Psychology Work Experience: Kickstart your Career
- Advanced Approaches to Understanding Behaviour
- Molecular Neurobiology
- Pathophysiology of the Nervous System
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Neuroscience at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £40,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £11,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Neuroscience at University of Lancashire 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 Lancashire?
93% 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 Lancashire?
The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
Does BSc Neuroscience at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Neuroscience at University of Lancashire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.