Neuroscience (with a year in industry)
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)University of Dundee
Course details
Course description
Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system and the human brain. This includes how the nervous system functions, both in healthy and diseased scenarios. The study of neuroscience looks to develop more effective treatment of illnesses.
Our undergraduate neuroscience degree explores behavioural neuroscience, including neuro-degenerative disease.
It looks at the pharmacology of neuroscience, including anaesthesia and analgesia. These are the drugs that control consciousness and perception of pain.
It’ll give you an understanding of how biomedical innovations are explored. You will see how they are developed from initial concept to their application.
You will learn key theories - from molecular level to full body systems - to understand the field as a whole.
You will have the flexibility to pick modules that appeal to you. This will let you highlight to future employers where your interests lie.
Our course curriculum is shaped by the work of our world-leading researchers. This ensures that you’re learning the latest advances, as well as gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of the field.
This course also allows you to spend a year working in industry, for example, in a commercial laboratory. This allows you to gain real-world skills and improve your CV. It also presents you with the opportunity to network and build relationships. These are all things that could have a positive impact on your career upon graduating from university.
Subjects
- Neurobiology
Entry requirements
Scottish HNC minimum entry requirements: Pass
A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit and appropriate science units, plus National 5 Maths at B or equivalent.
Scottish HND minimum entry requirements: Pass
A relevant HND with AA in the Graded Unit and appropriate science units, plus National 5 Maths at B or equivalent
Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: B,B,B,B
Including Higher biology and chemistry at grade B, plus National 5 mathematics at B.
Course options
Course details
16th Sep 2024 to 16th Sep 2029
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Main Site
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN