Knowledge of neuroscience is essential to providing humankind with solutions to a range of complex global challenges, including those in health and wellbeing. On this course, you’ll be equipped with an integrated knowledge of the human body, brain and nervous system. Topics covered will include neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson’s disease or Alzheimer’s disease), neuroplasticity and neuropharmacology. You'll develop key skills and attributes required by neuroscience graduates and discover cutting-edge topics and techniques, all delivered by our world-leading researchers. At Leeds, we prepare you for the workplace, ensuring you have the knowledge, skills, and attributes for a successful career. You'll complete a capstone research project, showcasing your expertise to potential employers and integrating everything you've learned during your degree. This three-year BSc can also be converted into an [integrated Masters (MBiol)](https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/g269/neuroscience-mbiol-bsc) with an optional additional year of specialist training, subject to suitable academic performance and availability. You would study advanced research topics and undertake your own extended research project within one of the major research laboratories in the School of Biomedical Sciences or an appropriate period of work-based practice. **Why study at Leeds** * Study with one of the largest centres for biological sciences research in the UK**,** with access to [cutting‑edge facilities,](https://biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/teaching-facilities) industry links and specialist research opportunities. * A course designed to provide a broad scientific foundation and key graduate skills for those interested in neuroscience. * Develop experimental skills in specialised laboratories. Use cutting-edge instrumentation such as the EVOS microscopes and gain hands-on practical experience in labs. * The opportunity to undertake an independent or team-based Capstone research project under the supervision of a field-leading academic, further developing the key skills and attributes that will set you apart in the graduate job market. * Our year in industry programme allows you to gain experience working with organisations, developing new skills for your CV. * Experience life and learning in a different country through our study abroad programme, where you'll gain fresh perspectives and develop skills valued by employers. * [Flexible options ](http://biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/flexible-degrees-1)to transfer onto other suitable and related degrees at the end of year 1, as many programmes within our School share a common first year. **Accreditation** This course offers the option to apply for a year in industry as part of your course. If you are successful in your application and undertake this work placement, you'll graduate with the BSc Neuroscience (Industrial) variant, which is accredited by The Royal Society of Biology.
A Level: AAB | Including Biology or Chemistry, plus another science or science-related subject. Critical Thinking and General Studies are excluded. We accept the following: ● Science: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and PE. ● Science-related: Computing, Environmental Science, Food Science, Geography, Geology, Psychology, and Statistics. Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement. When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), the Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ) or Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, this can be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you’re taking A-levels, this would be a one-grade drop from the standard offer. For example, A in one of the above qualifications with ABB at A-level. GCSE: Grade 6 (B) or above at GCSE maths and Grade 4 (C) or above at GCSE English. The Faculty of Biological Sciences will accept Level 2 Functional Skills as equivalent to C/4 in GCSE English. | Access to HE Diploma: 39 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 6 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, graded at D39M6P0, including distinctions in Biology, Mathematics or Chemistry. We accept Access courses in Applied Science and Science. Will also consider (depending on subject content): - biochemical sciences - biological and health science - biological sciences - biosciences - combined sciences - life and biological science - physical sciences | Scottish Advanced Higher | Five Highers AABBB, with AB in two Advanced Highers Including Biology or Chemistry, plus another science or science-related subject. Critical Thinking and General Studies are excluded. We accept the following: ● Science: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. ● Science-related: Geography, PE, Psychology, Use of Maths and Statistics. Scottish Higher: Scottish Highers not accepted on their own. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 31 UCAS points | 31 overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Biology or Chemistry and another science or science-related subject. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDM | BTEC Extended Diploma entry requirements: DDM plus A/B in A-level Biology or Chemistry. The preferred BTEC qualification subject is Applied Science (other subjects may be accepted). BTEC Diploma entry requirements: DD plus A/B in A-level Biology or Chemistry. The preferred BTEC qualification subject is Applied Science (other subjects may be accepted). Applicants with BTEC Extended Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma qualifications must normally have at least two A-levels, and at least one of these should be Biology or Chemistry (plus another science or science-related subject depending on the BTEC subject). | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): H2H2H2H2H3H3 | Including H2 in Biology or Chemistry, and another science or science-related subject at a Higher Level. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D3D3M1 | Including D3 in Biology or Chemistry, plus another science or science-related subject. Global Perspectives excluded. When an applicant is taking Global Perspectives, this can be considered alongside Pre-U subjects and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. This would be D3/M1/M1 and grade D3 in Global Perspectives.
IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any component.
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