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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B142

Neuroscience (Placement Year)

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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4 yearsDuration
£31,815Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Lancaster University, the BSc (Hons) Neuroscience (Placement Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our neuroscience degree will provide you with a deep understanding of the nervous system. You will study its role in human behaviour and brain disorders including schizophrenia, autism, mood disorders and dementia. Discover the mysteries of the brain Our brains and nervous systems work together to enable us to make sense of the world around us. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Its role in human behaviour and brain disorders including schizophrenia
Autism
Mood disorders and dementia
UCAS Code:B142
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

This should include Biology and one other science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

International Baccalaureate

35 points

with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects including 6 in HL Biology and 6 in one of the following HL subjects Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic58

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,815

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£127,260

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Lancaster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,500£31,500
3 years£22,000£25,500£33,500
5 years£27,500£32,500£40,500

UK subject average: £25,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 27% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-05-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

53%Working
19%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-05-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

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India Scholarship – Undergraduate

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Lancaster University

About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Neuroscience (Placement Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#24UK Ranking
18,620+Students
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