Neuroscience

About this programme

Studying neuroscience will enable you to explore the workings of the brain, from molecules to neural systems, answering questions such as: how do neurones communicate with each other to lay down memories? What goes wrong in neuropsychiatric disorders such as Parkinson's and schizophrenia? How do we feel pain?Your knowledge will build from studying core units in years one and two to studying selected, in-depth courses in your final year. Second-year units explore many aspects of neuroscience, including the neurophysiology of the central nervous system; the pharmacology of drugs that affect the nervous system; and the techniques that have enabled advances in understanding the nervous system.By the third year, you will be learning at the forefront of current research; taking units studying how the brain works from the molecular level of synapses, to the control of behaviour; and considering changes associated with neurological and psychiatric disorders. You will also undertake a research project in this year to explore a scientific area in depth. We offer a range of project types including lab-based, computational, literature reviews, and teaching projects.Practical teaching is enhanced with our innovative online dynamic lab manual, eBiolabs.This course is available for intercalation.