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Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology

University of Manchester

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University of Manchester
UCAS CODE: BC18

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our BSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology course combines major topics in experimental psychology and neuroscience to offer a broad grounding in this exciting field of behavioural science.The psychology component covers topics including:- how humans think (cognitive processes)- how the world is sensed (perception)- comparative and developmental studies- clinical psychology.The neuroscience component of the course examines how the brain and nervous system work to generate behaviour, perception, movement, the action of drugs on the nervous system, sleep, memory and other key functions.The course also covers new technological advances that have been at the forefront of recent breakthroughs in the field of cognitive neuroscience and psychology, as well as advances in our understanding of the biology of higher brain function and the pathogenesis of a variety of neurological disorders, such as mental health disorders and neurodegenerative disease eg Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.You can gain valuable experience through our work placement schemes, with an opportunity to take a year-long placement in Year 3 (subject to meeting progression requirements).We also offer opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner institutions, depending on academic performance.Our degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means as well as providing a solid foundation for a career in biological sciences, it constitutes your first step towards professional chartered psychologist status.

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£ 36,200per year

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University information

University of Manchester

University of Manchester

  • University League Table

    24th

  • Campus address

    The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    24th out of 118 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    156 76%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    51st

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    108th

    6

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