Neuroscience
Using a combination of biological and psychological approaches, our research-led Neuroscience degree explores the mysteries of the human brain.
Why study with us
Flexibility
Our innovative, research-driven degree programmes are highly flexible, enabling you to tailor your course to suit your interests.
World-leading research
Our School plays a lead role in several University Research Institutes.
Career prospects
93% of our graduates reported that they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation (2016/17).
Why study Neuroscience?
Neuroscience is the study of the brain and nervous system. The human brain is the most complex system in the known universe and, with plenty of questions still to answer, Neuroscience is an exciting area of study that offers the potential to make a real impact.
Courses
Entry year
One of the benefits of being a student at Cardiff School of Biosciences is having access to very high-quality, research-driven teaching. All of the lecturers that we have here are researchers right at the edge of their fields, working on really frontier stuff. It’s really interesting and really captures your imagination.
Learning from the best
The world faces unprecedented challenges to sustain ecosystems and keep its growing population healthy. Bioscience has a crucial role to play in understanding the underlying mechanisms and researching solutions.
At the School of Biosciences, you are taught by world-leading research and will gain hands-on experience.
Bringing the School of Biosciences to you
As a student at the School of Biosciences, you will become the next generation of cutting-edge scientists. To give you the opportunity to see what it would be like studying with us, we are bringing our School to you with a series of talks from our lecturers as well as a 360 tour.
Dr Emma Yhnell answers some of your frequently asked questions about our courses.
Dr Andrew Shore, lecturer and Senior Admissions Tutor for the School of Biosciences, talks us through more of your frequently asked questions.
Building a career
From cancer researchers to carnivore keepers, environmentalists to science bloggers, our graduates go on to enjoy a wide range of successful and rewarding careers.
We support students to develop the scientific knowledge, hands-on experience, and transferable skills required by employers in today’s global job market.
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Next steps
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With over 300 courses to choose from, join us and benefit from our excellent facilities, a great student experience and as a graduate, be in demand by leading employers.
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