2019/20 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BSc Neuroscience in Relation to Medicine
| Programme code: | BS-NEU/CALAT | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 1 Year | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Hugh Pearson | Contact address: | h.a.pearson@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 120
Entry requirements:
Successful completion of the first two years of an MBChB programme at UK Universities or international equivalent. For international students proof of English Language proficiency will be required. In line with undergraduate medicine we require a minimum of English GCSE grade B or IELTS 7.5.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Faculty of Biological Sciences Undergraduate School
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Faculty of Biological Sciences Undergraduate School: Biomedical Sciences
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Biosciences, Year 3 only
Programme specification:
The programme will:
- provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the major areas of neuroscience, with a detailed appreciation of some specialist areas. The latter will be research-led teaching, with the specific areas being determined by the current research expertise within the School;
- provide students with knowledge of current neuroscience techniques and methodologies, with hands on practical experience of some of these;
- fequire students to undertake a project. This may take the form of either a laboratory based research project or a literature review of a specific area of neuroscience or any other area of the biomedical sciences;
- provide opportunities to develop competency in transferable skills, including the ability to analyse, interpret and evaluate data; acquire and integrate information, and use information to solve problems; communicate effectively through a variety of media;
- manage student progress effectively and provide appropriate support and guidance;
- provide high quality learning resources to support the objectives of the programme.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates will be required to study 120 credits
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| BMSC3140 | Advanced Scientific Skills | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC3144 | Advanced Topics in Neuroscience I | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC3234 | Advanced Topics in Neuroscience II | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC3301 | Research Project in Biomedical Sciences | 40 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates may study up to 20 credits from the following modules:
| BMSC3101 | Inherited Disorders | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC3138 | Cellular Cardiology | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC3139 | Systems Neurophysiology | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC3149 | Drug Development: Pre-Clinical to Practice | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may study up to 10 credits of discovery modules with the approval of the Programme Leader.
Last updated: 25/04/2019
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