Course description
BSc Neuroscience
Programme
Year one
You will study the fundamental aspects of human physiology and pharmacology and the essentials of cellular processes including genetic mechanisms and biochemical metabolism. In addition, you are introduced to various areas of neuroscience research and will acquire skills in oral and written presentation.
Year two
This year will consolidate the main areas and approaches to neuroscience, enabling you to gain specific training in practical techniques. The main areas covered are neuroanatomy and neurodevelopment, excitable tissues, molecular pharmacology, physiology and pharmacology of the central and autonomic nervous systems, neuronal signalling, computational neuroscience and neuroinformatics, behavioural neuroscience, neurotoxicology, neuropathology and neuroendocrinology.
Year three
Your final year includes a number of more specialised neuroscience modules such as The Neurobiology of Pain, Molecular Biology of Receptors and Brain Disease, Sensory and Clinical Neuroscience. However, major emphasis is placed on a research project, which may be laboratory based and include the production of an IT website.