BSc Neuroscience(For students entering from September 2023 onwards)

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to: 
 * Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational concepts appropriate to the study of neuroscience.
These will include
a) cellular concepts;
b) molecular concepts;
c) anatomical and physiological concepts;
d) pharmacological concepts.

* Demonstrate an understanding and integration of the foundational concepts and how these are modified or adapt in different environments or disease.

* Develop experimental, technical and research competencies relevant to the neuroscience.

* Demonstrate the ability to effectively create solutions to local challenges relevant to the neuroscience.

* Demonstrate the ability to collaborate in disciplinary and interdisciplinary team environments, contributing positively and flexibly to the team’s outputs.

* Communicate scientific and other information to specific audiences and in relevant formats.

* Explain the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in the discipline.

* Demonstrate foundation level digital competencies relevant to studying neuroscience.

* Complete and reflect on workplace tasks and activities undertaken in employment in neuroscience.

* Demonstrate ethical awareness and competencies.

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the programme and modules specified for the year/programme and will include: 
 
Demonstrating the knowledge and application of foundational core concepts, information and techniques relevant to neuroscience; 

Integrating knowledge and understanding across the discipline;
Demonstrating emerging abilities, literacies and competencies. 

It will encompass a range of both formative and summative assessment at both module and programme level.