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BSc Neuroscience

Programme code:BS-NEUROSCIUCAS code:B140
Duration:3 Years Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Professor Jim Deuchars Contact address:j.deuchars@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:

BMSC1210Biology of the Mind10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
BMSC1212Introduction to Pharmacology10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
BMSC1214Human Endocrinology10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
BMSC1301Introductory Academic, Experimental and Professional Skills40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FOBS1125Introduction to Physiology20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
FOBS1135The Basis of Life20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Optional modules:

Candidates may study 10 credits from the following optional modules

BLGY1237Introduction to Genetics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MICR1202The Microbial World10 creditsSemester 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:

BMSC2118Neurobiology20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
BMSC2223Neuropharmacology10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
BMSC2235Molecular Neuroscience10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
BMSC2310Intermediate Skills for Professional and Academic Development20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
BMSC2342Experimental Skills in Neuroscience20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

FOBS2122Cardiorespiratory Physiology and Pharmacology20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
FOBS2123Cardiorespiratory Physiology10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Candidates will be required to study at least 10 credits from the following optional modules:

BMSC2126The Imprinted Brain10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
BMSC2210Chemotherapy10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
BMSC2225Physiology of Absorption and Excretion10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
BMSC2237Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Essentials10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
FOBS2240Skills in Communicating Research beyond the University10 creditsSemester 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:

BMSC3144Advanced Topics in Neuroscience I20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
FOBS3393Advanced Skills20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FOBS3394Capstone Research Project40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study at least 20 credits from the following modules:

BMSC3228Animal Models in Discovery Biology & Drug Development20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
BMSC3234Advanced Topics in Neuroscience II20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Candidates may study up to 20 credits from the following optional modules:

BMSC3101Inherited Disorders10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
BMSC3138Cellular Cardiology10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
BMSC3139Systems Neurophysiology10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
BMSC3148Drug Discovery and Development10 creditsSemester 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: 04/07/2022 14:27:31

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