Neuroscience

Original post by Yobama

I'm interested in Neuroscience but I'm not sure what the course is like so am indecisive whether or not to pick it as my university choice. Any tips?

Neuroscience is a course that is mainly about the study of the neural networks within humans, the neurons in the brain and the overall structure of the brain. This course would be great to do if you are looking to pursue a career as a neuroscientist or the course could also open up an opportunity for graduate entry onto the 4 year medicine program.

Hope this helps, and good luck for whatever you do decide to chose!

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returnmigrant

Original post by Yobama

I'm interested in Neuroscience but I'm not sure what the course is like so am indecisive whether or not to pick it as my university choice. Any tips

Choosing a Uni subject : https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/university/courses/i-want-to-go-to-uni-but-i-dont-know-what-to-study
How to Avoid 5 Rejections : https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/university/apply/how-to-avoid-getting-five-university-rejections

Book some Uni Open Days and go to the subject presentation for Neuroscience.
Also, there are lots of 'Neuroscience and .......' joint subject courses.

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OP

Original post by The-judge-16

Neuroscience is a course that is mainly about the study of the neural networks within humans, the neurons in the brain and the overall structure of the brain. This course would be great to do if you are looking to pursue a career as a neuroscientist or the course could also open up an opportunity for graduate entry onto the 4 year medicine program.

Hope this helps, and good luck for whatever you do decide to chose!

Thanks!
But I was wondering more about the difficulty of the degree and whether or not it is more biologically based as I'm looking for a degree which focuses more on the Biology (which I enjoy more) than on Chemistry (which I am less so keen on).
Are you a Neuroscience student yourself and if so whats your experience?

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The-judge-16

Original post by Yobama

Thanks!
But I was wondering more about the difficulty of the degree and whether or not it is more biologically based as I'm looking for a degree which focuses more on the Biology (which I enjoy more) than on Chemistry (which I am less so keen on).
Are you a Neuroscience student yourself and if so whats your experience?

I’m not a neuroscience student however I too am interested in looking to do a degree in neuroscience. I know for sure though that neuroscience focuses much more on biology rather than chemistry, and to be honest I do not even believe that neuroscience contains much chemistry at all.

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returnmigrant

This is the course unit catalogue for University of Bristol - there are separate tabs for each of the 3 years of the course : https://www.bris.ac.uk/unit-programme-catalogue/RouteStructure.jsa?byCohort=N&ayrCode=20%2F21&programmeCode=7PYSI004U

And this is the course description, complete with entry requirements - Bristol wants two science/maths subjects at A level, neither Biology or Chemistry are compulsory, you just need a 'science' mindset : https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2020/neuroscience/bsc-neuroscience/

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OP

Is it worth doing a foundation year for anything because I'm considering doing one for Pharmacy as my predicted grades are not good enough.

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OP

Original post by Raj the Baj

use your brain,
thats what the course is about

do the course, love your horse

Can you clarify what you mean by that?

Reply 8

returnmigrant

Original post by Yobama

Is it worth doing a foundation year for anything because I'm considering doing one for Pharmacy as my predicted grades are not good enough.

Just be aware that any Foundation course is for that Uni only - it will lead straight to their main degree.
You wont be able to use it to trade-up to another Uni, so be certain you really do want to be at that Uni for the entire degree course..

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Keels25

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I did Neuroscience as my undergrad at Bristol and am starting grad entry medicine later this year. I really enjoyed my Neuro degree so if your still interested in it I’d be more than happy to talk to you about it :smile:

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Original post by Keels25

I did Neuroscience as my undergrad at Bristol and am starting grad entry medicine later this year. I really enjoyed my Neuro degree so if your still interested in it I’d be more than happy to talk to you about it :smile:

Yh very much still interested in doing it.
What were your requirements and what did you get at the end of A Levels

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Keels25

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Original post by Yobama

Yh very much still interested in doing it.
What were your requirements and what did you get at the end of A Levels

So my firm choice was actually UCL for Neuro but unfortunately I missed my offer - i needed AAA but got ABB. luckily Bristol was my insurance choice and they made me a contextual offer for ABB plus I had extenuating circumstances as well. In terms of actually getting places on Neuro programmes I think there aren’t many requirements other than just showing an interest in the personal statement and obviously extracurriculars always help. I applied to UCL, Bristol, Manchester, QMUL and Kings and I got offers for all - was just a case of getting the grades.

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