2020/21 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BSc Neuroscience
| Programme code: | BS-NEUROSCI | UCAS code: | B140 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 3 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Hugh Pearson | Contact address: | h.a.pearson@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 360
Entry requirements:
A-level: AAA - AABm including Biology or Chemistry, plus another science or science-related subject (Science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, PE and physics OR Science-related subjects: geography, psychology, use of maths and statistics). Critical Thinking and General Studies excluded. Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.
- IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any component or equivalent English language qualification.
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
Programme specification:
The programme will:
- Provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the major areas of neuroscience, from cellular to systems in the first two years, with a more detailed appreciation of some specialist areas at Level 3. 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.
- Require students to undertake a project in their final year. 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.
- Ensure that, on graduation, students are able to: analyse, interpret and evaluate data; acquire and integrate information, and use information to solve problems; communicate effectively through a variety of media.
- Equip students with the necessary transferable skills for further academic study and/or a career in neuroscience or those that may reasonably be required of a graduate employee.
- 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:
| BMSC1210 | Biology of the Mind | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC1212 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC1214 | Human Endocrinology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC1301 | Introductory Academic, Experimental and Professional Skills | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FOBS1125 | Introduction to Physiology | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOBS1135 | The Basis of Life | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Candidates may study 10 credits from the following optional modules
| BIOL1223 | Career and Professional Development for Life Scientists | 10 credits | Not running in 202021 | |
| BIOL1225 | How can Biological Sciences change the world | 10 credits | Not running in 202021 | |
| BLGY1232 | Introduction to Genetics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MICR1202 | The Microbial World | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may study 10 credits of discovery modules.
Year2 - 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:
| BMSC2118 | Neurobiology | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC2121 | Cognitive Neuroscience: The process underlying cognition | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC2122 | Cardio-Respiratory Neuroscience | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC2223 | Neuropharmacology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC2235 | Molecular Neuroscience | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC2310 | Intermediate Skills for Professional and Academic Development | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| BMSC2342 | Experimental Skills in Neuroscience | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study at least 10 credits from the following optional modules:
| BIOL2223 | Employment, Career planning and Professional Development for Life Scientists | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC2126 | The Imprinted Brain | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC2210 | Chemotherapy | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC2225 | Physiology of Absorption and Excretion | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FOBS2240 | Skills in Communicating Research beyond the University | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may study up to 10 credits of discovery modules.
Students are responsible for ensuring that discovery module timetables do not clash with compulsory and optional modules.
Year3 - 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:
| BMSC3144 | Advanced Topics in Neuroscience I | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC3393 | Advanced Skills | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| BMSC3394 | Capstone Research Project | 40 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study at least 20 credits from the following modules:
| BMSC3126 | Integrative Biomedical Sciences | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC3234 | Advanced Topics in Neuroscience II | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates may study up to 20 credits from the following optional 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) | |
| BMSC3148 | Drug Discovery and Development | 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
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