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Neuroscience and Psychology
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
This popular combination integrates the molecular and anatomical aspects of
neuroscience with the more holistic and behavioural approach of psychology.
You will choose from a variety of modules, spanning research methods, the
nervous system and its component parts, how it develops and what happens
when it goes wrong.
You will be challenged with exciting ideas and findings from psychology
and neuroscience. In Psychology, you will study social and developmental
psychology, cognitive and biological psychology and research methods.
In Neuroscience you learn about the nervous system, its various
components and how they work, and how they are affected by disease.
In your final year you will carry out a research project in each subject
under the expert guidance of an academic staff member. Examples
include the psychological impact of pain, assessing effects of direct eye
contact on physiological responses in people with autism characteristics,
using cell culture as a transplant therapy, using an electron microscope
to investigate cell structure. You’ll benefit from a supportive environment
as well as fantastic lab facilities and equipment. There is an option to
undertake a laboratory placement year in your third year as a part of the
Neuroscience component of your degree.
What will this mean for my future?
The psychology modules on this course are accredited by the British
Psychological Society, a necessary first step for many professional
careers in psychology, such as clinical, counselling, educational, forensic,
occupational or sports psychology, and a prerequisite to becoming a
Chartered Psychologist. Combining psychology and neuroscience prepares
students for these psychology careers as well as careers in teaching,
research, scientific civil service, civil service, IT, journalism and others.
With additional training, options include hospital pathology and clinical
assessment, and research. If you choose the industrial placement, you’ll
have the added benefit of significant work experience to offer employers.
The psychology element of this course is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Introduction to Neuroscience
• Physiology and Anatomy
• Introduction to Developmental and
Social Psychology
• Introduction to Research Design
for Psychology
• Introduction to Statistics for Psychology
• Introduction to Biological and
Cognitive Psychology
Second Year
• Neuroscience Research Methods
• Neurodevelopment OR Neuron to Brain
• Learning and Memory
• Developmental and Social Psychology
• Qualitative & Survey Research Design
• Biological & Cognitive Psychology
Third Year
• Neuroscience Project
• Regeneration and Repair
• Brain Disease
• Psychology Project
• Individual Differences and Conceptual
and Historical Issues in Psychology
• Behavioural Neuroscience
• Special Senses
• Current Topics in Neuroscience
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - C900
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Single Honours
A level: BBB/ABC
BTEC: DDM
Combined Honours
A level: BBB/ABC
BTEC: DDM
Course duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
or placement year
Placement Year
Yes
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes