Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
University of Glasgow
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system and how it interacts with other physiological systems in the body of humans and other animals.Our teaching is informed by up-to-date neuroscience research, from molecules to mind. Life Sciences at GlasgowOur flexible Life Sciences degrees challenge you to apply the theory of the classroom in practical situations, in the lab or in the field. We offer an extremely wide range of courses in human and animal biology, biomolecular sciences, infection ...Read more

Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system and how it interacts with other physiological systems in the body of humans and other animals.

Our teaching is informed by up-to-date neuroscience research, from molecules to mind.

Life Sciences at Glasgow

Our flexible Life Sciences degrees challenge you to apply the theory of the classroom in practical situations, in the lab or in the field. We offer an extremely wide range of courses in human and animal biology, biomolecular sciences, infection and immunity.

Our aim is to offer internationally competitive degrees that meet the needs of today’s science graduates. To achieve this aim, we utilise the research and teaching strengths of the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences to provide our graduates with the skills necessary for success in any chosen career.

We have a large and diverse student body, which includes Scottish, UK, EU and international students. We regularly welcome visiting and exchange students, and we believe in the many advantages our students gain from adding an international dimension to their studies.

Our strengths include:

  • substantial flexibility within our range of degree programmes
  • an opportunity for you to gain experience working or studying abroad
  • annual field courses to destinations around the globe
  • access to the University’s world-renowned museums of Anatomy and Zoology
  • top-quality student experience.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Our graduates have gone on to a range of exciting and challenging careers including as research scientists within academia and the pharmaceutical industry, further study to become medical professionals, teachers and lawyers, as well as a range of non-scientific career positions including civil servants, human resources managers and consultants.

CAREER OPTIONS

  • Computational data scientist
  • Science writer communicator
  • Researcher
  • Clinical researcher
  • Clinical trials coordinator
  • Drug development
  • Teacher
  • Stem coordinator.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
67/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
28th
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Drop-out rate
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 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
What students say
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Erin
26 Feb 24

The location is great, very beautiful and many things to do however it can be hard/long time to get to for home students Lecturers tend to be great however student advisors..Read more

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Oleg
21 Feb 24

Good location and a nice campus. Good teaching facilities and most locations are modern and nice to be in. The sports centre is pretty disappointing. The opening times are a joke..Read more

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Mathematics
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Psychology
32%
English Literature
14%
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Erin
26 Feb 24
Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
The location is great, very beautiful and many things to do however it can be hard/long time to get to for home students Lecturers tend to be great however student advisors...
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Oleg
21 Feb 24
Brain Sciences MSc
Good location and a nice campus. Good teaching facilities and most locations are modern and nice to be in. The sports centre is pretty disappointing. The opening times are a joke...
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University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow , Glasgow

The University of Glasgow welcomes students from over 140 countries around the world, offering a modern state-of-the-art...

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