Neuroscience and Psychology BSc (Hons)
King's College London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Our Neuroscience & Psychology BSc programme cuts across disciplinary boundaries to provide you with the knowledge and skills that you need to understand the workings of the brain and the relationship between mental and neural processes in health and disease. Offered by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), the premier centre for mental health and related neurosciences research in Europe, it emphasises research-led teaching and provides an unparalleled opportunity to ...Read more

Our Neuroscience & Psychology BSc programme cuts across disciplinary boundaries to provide you with the knowledge and skills that you need to understand the workings of the brain and the relationship between mental and neural processes in health and disease. Offered by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), the premier centre for mental health and related neurosciences research in Europe, it emphasises research-led teaching and provides an unparalleled opportunity to benefit from the expertise of world leading experts and state of the art facilities.


Key benefits

- You will study in a multidisciplinary environment, learning from and working with world leading experts in neuroscience and psychology- You will develop knowledge across disciplines and levels of analysis, from cells and molecules to cognitive and cultural processes- You will be trained in the latest technological and methodological developments in cognitive, systems and computational neuroscience- You will develop the computational, statistical and analytical skills required to work with complex neuroscientific data- You will develop the skills and mind-set required for working with people from diverse scientific backgroundsPlease see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

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Psychology
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
15th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
24th
Psychology and Health
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Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
What students say
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Kimran
21 Feb 23

Being on common year one I feel like there's less support and care put into some of the modules as they know we possibly won't be doing it next year it feels like they don't want..Read more

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Keziah
14 Feb 23

King's College provides students with lots of opportunities to reach out and participate in the wider world of research. You can become a volunteer for other students' projects..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9,P:0 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by Kings as one of your A-levels. Subjects must include at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology at grade A.Note: If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects.Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).

Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.Must include grade A in Advanced Higher two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology. Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics requirement can be met via a minimum Standard Credit Grade/Intermediate 2/National 5 Mathematics if not taken at Higher.

Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Must include grade A in Advanced Higher in two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology. Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics requirement can be met via a minimum Standard Credit Grade/Intermediate 2/National 5 Mathematics if not taken at Higher.

Access to Science Diploma (or similar subject) with 45 Level 3 credits: 36 must be from units awarded at Distinction (including 30 credits in at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology), with the remaining 9 Level 3 credits at Merit. Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).

Must include D3 in at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology.Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) considered.Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).

36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level in at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Notes: the total IB point score of 36 includes TOK/EE. IB students studying the new Mathematics curriculum would be required to study Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level to meet the Mathematics subject requirement for this programme. GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics requirement can be met via IB Standard Level/Middle Years grade 5, if not studied/studying at Higher Level.

Must include at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology.Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).

Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).

Popular A-level subjects

Psychology and Health

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
69%
Biology
55%
Mathematics
33%
Chemistry
29%
English Literature
20%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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21 Feb 23
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Being on common year one I feel like there's less support and care put into some of the modules as they know we possibly won't be doing it next year it feels like they don't want...
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14 Feb 23
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King's College provides students with lots of opportunities to reach out and participate in the wider world of research. You can become a volunteer for other students' projects...
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Nearest tube station: Temple  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Charing Cross   0.2 miles away
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