Our MSci Neuroscience course will enable you to achieve an integrated master's degree while you study for a BSc, giving you significant research experience that will be invaluable for a PhD and a career in research. The course examines how the brain and nervous system work to generate behaviour, perception, movement, memory, sleep and other key functions. You will study a range of topics, including physiology, pharmacology, motor systems, sensory systems and more, with the opportunity to choose optional units in particular areas of interest. You will spend your first year studying fundamental principles before going on to specialise in your second and third years. In Year 4, you will undertake a major research project in one of the University's more than 200 research labs to achieve your undergraduate master's award. Our course has Advanced Accreditation from the [Royal Society of Biology](https://www.rsb.org.uk/education/accreditation/) , which recognises academic excellence in the biosciences and highlights degrees that educate the research and development leaders and innovators of the future. Discover more about [biosciences integrated masters.](https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/biosciences/options/integrated-masters/)
A Level: AAB | Assessment methods vary widely to suit the nature of the course unit and each level of study. Lecture units are usually assessed by written exam (multiple choice or essay-based), which are held at the end of an academic semester in either January or May/June. Practical units are usually assessed by experimental report and/or short written assignment and/or written exam. The proportion of independent study assignments increases during each year of study. Year 1 Lecture units are usually assessed by e-learning activities during the unit and multiple choice exams at the end of the semester. Year 1 contributes 6% to your overall degree mark. Year 2 Lecture units are usually assessed by a combination of e-learning activities, coursework andessay-based exams. Year 2 contributes 19% to your overall degree mark. Year 3 Lecture units are usually assessed by essay-based exam. Students also take two 'honours' papers: degree programme-specific examinations comprising essays and data-handling problems. On the MSci programme, students take several MSci specific courses, including a group-based practical unit, a literature review and a written research proposal. Year 3 contributes 37.5% to your overall degree mark. Year 4 The final year is based on a 7-month research project (120 credits), carried out in a research laboratory or fieldstation run by University staff. The project is assessed by a written assignment, a scientific talk, a written report, a poster and presentation and your performance during the project. Year 4 contributes 37.5% to your overall degree mark. In order to progress on the MSci degree, you must fulfil certain progression criteria. Students that do not meet these criteria are transferred to the 3-year BSc. There is also the opportunity to transfer from this course to one of the four-year courses; with Industrial/Professional Experience or with International Study at the start of second year. Programme changes require a first-year average of at least 60% and the application process is competitive. Typical Contextual Offer: Typically AAB - ABC including specific subjects. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements. | T Level | We consider the following T levels for the Foundation Year: Level 3 T Level Technical Qualification in Science Level 3 T Level Technical Qualification in Healthcare Science Level 3 T Level Technical Qualification in Health Level 3 T Level Technical Qualification in Laboratory Science For the Foundation Year, we require Distinction overall in one of these T levels with a minimum of grade A in the core component and Distinction in the occupational specialism. | Scottish Higher | Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations: Three Advanced Highers with grades ABB including two science subjects, normally Biology and Chemistry or Two Advanced Highers with grades AB in two science subjects, normally Biology and Chemistry, plus two additional Highers with grades AB. Students with Highers only with grades AABBB or above may be considered for the Foundation Year. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C/Intermediate 2 grade C/Standard Grade Credit level grade 3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact ug.biosciences@manchester.ac.uk | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Each application is considered individually. Applicants should contact the Admissions Office to discuss their particular circumstances. In general, we require 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3, which must include a minimum of 15 credits in Biology and 15 credits in Chemistry. All 45 graded credits must be at Distinction grade. We may also consider applications from applicants whose course has allowed only 12 credits at Level 3 in Biology, with the remaining three credits at Level 3 with Distinction in Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics. | GCSE/National 4/National 5 Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 4 or C in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language. Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School/Department for clarification. | Scottish Advanced Higher | Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations: Three Advanced Highers with grades ABB including two science subjects, normally Biology and Chemistry or Two Advanced Highers with grades AB in two science subjects, normally Biology and Chemistry, plus two additional Highers with grades AB. Students with Highers only with grades AABBB or above may be considered for the Foundation Year. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C/Intermediate 2 grade C/Standard Grade Credit level grade 3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact ug.biosciences@manchester.ac.uk | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DD | We consider the National Diploma in Applied Science with grades DD for entry when it is taken with two A-levels including grade A in a science subject and a minimum of grade B in any other subject. | Extended Project | The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview (if applicable). A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course. | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma | We consider all the Cambridge Level 3 Technicals (except the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Certificate) with grade D or above for entry when it is taken with two science A-levels (minimum AB required). | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 35 UCAS points | 35 points overall with 6, 6, 5 in higher level subjects, including two science subjects, normally Biology and Chemistry. If you are only taking one core science at higher level from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, you may still be considered if you take Geography, Psychology, or Sports, Exercise and Health Science at higher level in place of the second core science. In this case, the offer will be 36 points overall with 6, 6, 6 at higher level. Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered. | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales | We welcome and recognise the value of the Baccalaureate Wales and accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (replacing the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate from September 2023) and would consider this when taken with two science A-levels (minimum grades of AB required at A-level). The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A Level entry requirements. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDD | We consider the National Extended Diploma in Applied Science with grades DDD for entry when it is taken with one science A-level with grade A. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): D | We consider the National Foundation Diploma in any subject with grade D for entry when it is taken with two science A-levels (minimum AB required). | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma | We consider all the Cambridge Level 3 Technicals (except the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Certificate) with grade D or above for entry when it is taken with two science A-levels (minimum AB required). | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016): D | We consider the National Extended Certificate in any subject with grade D for entry when it is taken with two science A-levels (minimum AB required). | OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma | We consider all the Cambridge Level 3 Technicals (except the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Certificate) with grade D or above for entry when it is taken with two science A-levels (minimum AB required). | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate | We consider all the Cambridge Level 3 Technicals (except the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Certificate) with grade D or above for entry when it is taken with two science A-levels (minimum AB required).
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