Neuroscience is a vibrant and emerging discipline which seeks to understand the development, structure and function of the nervous system, as well as giving insights into possible therapies for neural diseases and disorders. The neuroscience field draws its impetus from recent advances in molecular and cell biology, neuroimaging, systems neuroscience and bioinformatics, as well as incorporating a wide variety of conventional disciplines including anatomy, neurology, psychology and psychiatry. A major strength of the Neuroscience BSc at King's is that it is research-led, and is constantly updated in the light of recent discoveries, informed by the expertise in our major neuroscience research centres which are at the international forefront of the field. These include the MRC Centre for Developmental Neurobiology, the Wolfson Centre for Age-related Diseases and the Centre for Neurodegeneration and Brain Injury at the Institute of Psychiatry. The aim of our undergraduate programme is to produce students with an integrated knowledge based in Neuroscience, and a wide set of skills. Students develop analytical and critical thinking and the ability to understand and communicate complex ideas via a number of different media. The first year provides a solid foundation in the biological sciences underpinning neuroscience. In the second year, students specialise in neuroscience, taking an integrated range of courses from molecular and developmental biology, neuroanatomy and physiology up to psychological theories of mind. The third year provides the opportunity for further specialisation in-depth in either developmental neuroscience, systems neuroscience and neurodegeneration or neuropsychology. The majority of third year students undertake a substantial research project. Alternatively, a literature-based project is available with an extensive choice of other modules. The programme conforms to the Higher Education Credit Framework for England. During an academic year students will studey 120 credits, equating to 1200 national hours of learning.

Neuroscience graduates are well-qualified to undertake a wide range of careers, which include the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, scientific research or training for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD.