MSci Psychology and Neuroscience
University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom
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University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom
MSci Psychology and Neuroscience
Undergraduate · Social
About this programme
Our MSci Psychology and Neuroscience will equip you to combine the critical, theoretical and practical skills central to psychology, with a cellular, synaptic and systems-level understanding of brain function from neuroscience. It emphasises the empirical study of the nervous system, mind and behaviour. We want our students to share a sense of fun and adventure in exploring and combining these different perspectives. This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, opening the door to further professional training in psychology. More generally, it provides you with knowledge and skills from both disciplines, which you can apply in a wide range of careers.In the first year, you will be introduced to what psychology can reveal about the mind and human behaviour, and the neuroanatomical pathways, and cellular and synaptic mechanisms, underlying brain function. In the second year, you will continue to develop your understanding of biological, cognitive, social, developmental and individual differences in psychology, alongside the different techniques used to study the nervous system. The third year will continue your training in research design and analysis. You will conduct an original research project in neuroscience, producing an in-depth literature review and research proposal within a specialist domain. In addition, you can choose from a menu of optional units, focused on areas such as neurological and psychiatric disorders, or behavioural and cognitive neuroscience.In the final year, you will learn about applying your research skills to real-world problems and there are further opportunities to explore a variety of interdisciplinary topics in greater depth (for example, social neuroscience). The knowledge and skills you have acquired up to this point culminate in your final year project, in which you will complete a substantial piece of original psychological research.Teaching is undertaken by internationally renowned academics. We use a variety of teaching methods (for example: lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory classes and group work) and assessment formats (for example: essays, research reports, in-class presentations and examinations). In addition to subject-specific knowledge and skills, you will develop transferable skills, such as teamwork, critical thinking, scientific literacy, research skills, and both oral and written communication skills (including the skills involved in presenting to an audience). These skills are highly valued by employers across a wide range of industries. They will also help prepare you for postgraduate study in psychology, neuroscience and beyond.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- £33,400 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time
Entry requirements
A-level standard offer: A*AA | A-level contextual offer: AAB | Go to entry requirements for the full entry criteria and contextual offer eligibility.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (8)
- Black Futures ScholarshipPartial funding · Annual additional-funding cycle
- Black Heart Scholarship ProgrammePartial funding · Check official website
- Bristol Think Big ScholarshipsPartial funding · Rolling, several rounds per year
- Cratchley History ScholarshipPartial funding · Annual additional-funding cycle
- Think Big about Economics Undergraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- Think Big about Policy Studies Undergraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- Think Big Undergraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- University of Bristol BursaryLiving stipend · Claim by start of summer vacation each academic year