BSc Neuroscience with Placement Year
About this course
BSc in Neuroscience with Placement Year, a biomedical science degree examining the brain and central nervous system in health and disease. This four-year undergraduate programme holds full accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology and incorporates a professional placement year.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Biology and a second Science (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Science, Environmental Science, Statistics, Geology, Geography, or Psychology) IB: 34 including 5 in HL Biology and 5 in HL Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography, or Psychology
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 73%: 49 offers from 67 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 53%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 19%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 20%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 30%
- South East: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 20%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Neuroscience with Placement Year at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £45,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Neuroscience with Placement Year at University of Warwick 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 with Placement Year at University of Warwick?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Neuroscience with Placement Year at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Neuroscience with Placement Year at University of Warwick?
73% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 49 offers from 67 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Neuroscience with Placement Year at University of Warwick 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 BSc Neuroscience with Placement Year at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Neuroscience with Placement Year at University of Warwick?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.