Neuroscience

Welcome to BSc Neuroscience at Roehampton. This innovative and multidisciplinary programme draws upon recent advances in neuroimaging, cognitive neuroscience, psychology, and molecular and cell biology.

Skills

Understand how the brain and nervous system work and their impact on cognition and behaviour and relationships with health and diseases.

Our priority is ensuring you graduate with an expert, professional skillset. This includes:

• Contemporary laboratory skills and the confidence to conduct research and experiments in neuroscience.
• Industry experience through our work experience module, so you can apply your knowledge and professional skills to your chosen workplace.
• High level skills in decision making, problem solving, group work, critical thinking, self-confidence, presentations, written communication and analysis.

By choosing Roehampton, you’ll develop the insights, practical skills, and impactful knowledge for a rewarding career.

 Led and taught by experts at the forefront of their disciplines, you'll gain a broad understanding of the fascinating area of Neuroscience. You will:

• specialise in health, illnesses and disorders of the nervous system
• understand the relationship between the brain, its related cognitive functions and human behaviour
• learn from academics conducting cutting-edge research
• apply contemporary techniques, including electroencephalography, non-invasive brain stimulation and neuroimaging, in our state-of-the-art facilities.

Learning

Your learning is tailored to the specific demands of the field of neuroscience.

This includes:

• Lectures: develop a critical understanding of theory and empirical research.
• Seminars and workshops: put your learning into practice with your tutors and fellow students.
• Laboratory practicals: learn and apply advanced laboratory skills.

Through discussions, debates and group projects, and you will explore neuroscience in the real world, as well as the latest advancements in the field.

Assessment

You’ll learn to integrate theory with practice, so you can develop and demonstrate your academic and professional skills.

You’ll be set real-world assessments, such as portfolios, case studies, presentations and research studies, to replicate the working world of neuroscience and prepare you for your career.

In your third year you’ll also complete an independent research project, allowing you to specialise and explore an area of neuroscience you are passionate about.

Career

You’ll be prepared to go into a range of careers and industries.

This includes:

• Scientific research and teaching in neuroscience, biological sciences and psychology.
• Clinical and healthcare sector.
• Pharmaceutical industry, including drug development, biotechnology and bioinformatics.
• Data science.
• Health science and health services research.
• Science communication, including museum work, public engagement and scientific publishing.

Your potential roles could be:

• Clinical Research Assistant
• Biotechologist
• Pharmaceutical researcher