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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B140

Neuroscience

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£33,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Nottingham, the BSc (Hons) Neuroscience provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Nottingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Would you like to understand neurological diseases such as epilepsy, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s? Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, in this course you'll study the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system, as well as neurological diseases and disorders. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the brain, spinal cord, and neurological diseases, with an accredited Neuroscience degree, preparing you for a career in clinical research, pharmaceuticals, or academic science. International tuition fees are £33,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Neuroanatomy and Central Nervous System
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and Drug Development
Neurophysiology and Synaptic Function
Genetics and Molecular Biology
Behavioural Neuroscience
Neurological Diseases and Disorders
Research Methods and Experimental Design
UCAS Code:B140
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

AAB including two science subjects, one of which must be biology/human biology and/or chemistry. Second science subject can be from biology, chemistry, electronics, geography, geology, human biology, maths, computer science, statistics, physics or psychology. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

32 Points with two Higher Level science subjects at grade 5, including one from Biology or Chemistry or 665 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates with two science subjects including one from Biology or Chemistry

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£33,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£99,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University of Nottingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£30,000£35,000
3 years£22,000£29,000£36,000
5 years£30,500£38,000£47,000

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▲ 14% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 49% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-05-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham offers Neuroscience as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#97QS World
#19UK Ranking
36,460+Students
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