BSc Hons Neuroscience

at University College Cork

Year 1
 

Core modules:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics.
   

Year 2

Foundation modules in anatomy, physiology and biochemistry deal with molecules, cells and tissues, the principles of human structural organisation and the relationship of structure to function.
 

Core modules:

• Molecular Biology
• Biostatistics
• Principles of Human Structure
• Mammalian Cell and Tissue Structure
• Introductory Physiology
• Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology
• Biomolecules and Metabolic Pathways.
   

Year 3

Detailed study of the human nervous system commences and this is placed in the general context of the structure and development of the human body as a whole. Other modules concentrate on the principles of molecular biology and the biochemistry, pharmacology and diseases of the nervous system. 
 

Core modules:

• Human Nervous System
• Neurobiology of Regulatory Systems
• Human Embryology and Developmental Biology
• Human Regional Neuroanatomy
• Neurobiology of Disease
• Molecular Biology
• Biochemistry of the CNS
• Pharmacology
• Research Methodology in Neuroscience
• Library Project
   

Plus one elective module.
 

Year 4

You will study the nervous system in detail and undertake a substantial research project, supported by modules in research techniques (Year 3) and in developing scientific literacy through structured review of neuroscience research. 
 

Core modules:

• Advanced Research Methodology in Neuroscience 
• Developmental Neurobiology
• Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience
• Medical Imaging and Biomedical Devices in the Neurosciences
• Advanced Topics in Neuroscience
• Neuropharmacology 
• Molecular Basis of Brain Disorders
• Research Project

Non-EU Candidates
Non-EU candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
 

Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & ExaminationsThe minimum English language entry requirements for admission onto a postgraduate programme at UCC are outlined below. These requirements are for postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English. If Gaeilge (Irish) is your first language these requirements do not apply to you.There are a small number of programmes with a higher minimum English language entry requirement and we list these below under Programmes with a Higher Minimum English Language Requirement.IELTS*  
 

• 6.5 Overall
• 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
   

TOEFL iBT  

• 90 Overall
• Listening 20
• Reading 19
• Speaking 21
• Writing 20

The fees for BSc Hons Neuroscience may vary from €20,000 to €35,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

Career opportunities in Neuroscience reflect the worldwide expansion of interest in this field.
 

This broad-based course will provide graduates with general scientific training similar to that in other honours science degree courses as well as specific, relevant training for employment in biological and neuroscience education and in basic and applied biomedical and neuroscience research.
 

Neuroscience graduates will also be able to seek diverse employment in pharmaceutical sales and marketing and in scientific consulting and publishing.