Neuroscience University of Glasgow

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
BSc (Hons)	On-Campus	Full-time	4 years	September	find out	find out

Course overview

Neuroscience is the study of the brain: an astonishing living organ consisting of millions of tiny cells; and the rest of the nervous system, including both normal and abnormal function and structure, in ourselves and other animals.

What will I study?

In the first two years you will study general science and biology courses. In second year, you will be introduced to the study of human physiology, human anatomy, pharmacology and neuroscience. In addition, you will be able to choose from a wide range of other courses.

If you progress to Honours you will gain an overview of the anatomy, cell biology, pharmacology and physiology of human and mammalian nervous systems.

In fourth year you will choose from advanced courses in a variety of specialist areas of research in neuroscience. You will undertake a research project under the supervision of a researcher and prepare a thesis describing this project.

How will I learn?

Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, small group tutorials, seminars and lab work.

Special feature

You may be eligible to take a one-year work placement as an integral part of this degree programme, registering for an MSci degree in Neuroscience. The placement year is normally spent doing research in industry or some other organisation in the UK or abroad.