Ranked first in Europe for Neuroscience, (U.S. News & Report 2020) and taught by a unique mix of current world leaders in different aspects of Neuroscience. Become a part of one of the largest Neuroscience research communities in the world, with over 450 Principal Investigators engaged in Neuroscience research.

Degree benefits

• Unlike similar programmes, UCL students begin their study of Neuroscience and scientific practice in the first week of the first year.

• As world leading practitioners of research based teaching we bring the best research minds from UCL, the Crick, the Sainsbury’s Wellcome Centre and the Gatsby to teach our BSc and MSci students.

• We are very proud that the department of Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology has been home to 5 Nobel Prize winners over the years and many more major research based breakthroughs in the exciting field of Neuroscience.

• Our third and fourth year students are able to choose their own research topics and to lead that research in a working lab.

Your learning

Your teaching and learning will include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practical classes. Most Neuroscience-specific modules throughout your degree are taught in relatively small groups, while some are shared with students on other programmes in larger groups. Practical classes play an important role throughout your studies and prepare you for your research project in the final year.

Assessment

You will normally take a written examination at the end of the academic year in each of your modules; coursework counts for up to 30% of your marks. Coursework prepares you for the final exam and trains you in a variety of writing tasks e.g. essays, lab reports and scientific publications. Some modules are examined by invigilated online tests throughout the year. Your final-year project will involve a written dissertation and an oral presentation.

Careers

This programme will develop your literacy, data literacy and analysis, and critical thinking skills, as well as the opportunity to hone your skills in written and verbal communication. These transferable skills allow you to pursue any career of your choice. Our students have successfully secured positions in a variety of highly sought-after fields and professions.

Whilst we have many students who pursue a career in neuroscience research, many choose to use the skills that they have learnt at UCL in other sectors. Our alumni can be found in journalism, the diplomatic services, the civil service, pharmaceutical companies, start ups, finance and more.

UCL BSc alumni can also be found in science policy, public policy, publishing, law, journalism, the diplomatic services, the civil service and other high-profile careers outside the classroom or laboratory.