BSc Neuroscience with Psychology

The BSc (Hons) Neuroscience with Psychology at the University of Aberdeen is a four‑year programme that integrates molecular and cellular neuroscience with behavioural psychology, helping you understand the brain from synapse to behaviour. It’s ideal for students seeking strong research grounding in neural systems and human psychology—perfect preparation for careers in biomedical science, research, and clinically-oriented neuroscience roles. 

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

In your first year, you'll be introduced to fundamental neuroscience at a molecular and cellular level, alongside behavioural psychology. Through a bottom‑up and top‑down approach, you study neurobiology, molecular neuropharmacology, and psychology principles, while gaining laboratory skills in neurophysiology, scientific methods, and data analysis. 

Year 2

The second year deepens your scientific understanding with modules in neurophysiology research, perception, biological psychology, and neuropharmacology. You learn experimental design, advanced lab techniques, and the psychological theory behind neural function, working in modern labs on King’s College and Foresterhill campuses. 

Year 3

In year three, you progress to cognitive neuroscience topics such as perception, memory, and behavioural neural mechanisms. You engage in advanced research topics in neurophysiology and cognitive neuroscience to further refine technical and analytical skills.

Year 4

Your final year features high-level neuroscience and psychology modules including Brain Function and Malfunction, Advanced Molecules, Membranes & Cells, Developmental Neuroscience, plus a major Neuroscience Research Project. You gain experience in independent bench research or literature-based investigation under faculty supervision.

Focus areas: molecular and cellular neuroscience; neurophysiology; cognitive neuroscience of perception and memory; behavioural psychology; experimental design and research skills; neural disease mechanisms.

Learning outcomes: you’ll graduate with deep knowledge of neural systems; hands‑on proficiency in laboratory and data‑analysis techniques; ability to design and execute neuroscience or psychology research; critical evaluation of neuropsychological literature; and clear presentation skills.

Professional alignment (accreditation): This programme is not accredited by the British Psychological Society since it majors in neuroscience with psychology as a minor, but provides strong grounding for research roles, postgraduate study, clinical labs, biotech, and academic progression.

Reputation (employability rankings): As one of Scotland’s ancient universities and a Russell Group institution, Aberdeen boasts high research performance—particularly in neuroscience and medical sciences. Facilities span the Foresterhill health campus and Life Sciences labs, supporting excellent graduate prospects in science and healthcare.