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Program Overview:
This three-year undergraduate program explores the brain-behaviour relationship through a neuropsychological lens. It’s ideal for students interested in brain injury, neurological disorders, cognitive neuroscience, and how brain function affects cognition and behaviour.
Curriculum Structure
Year One
Foundational modules cover Introduction to Psychology, Brain and Behaviour, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Research Methods and Statistics. You’ll begin developing a solid base in neuroscience and psychology.
Year Two
Modules begin to specialise with content such as Neuropsychology of Memory and Language, Cognitive Neuroscience, Clinical Neuropsychology, and Biological Psychology. You’ll also continue to build practical research skills through lab work and data analysis.
Year Three
Advanced modules include Applied Neuropsychology, Brain Injury and Recovery, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, and an Independent Research Project that focuses on a neuropsychological topic of your choice.
Focus areas:
Brain structure and function, cognitive deficits, brain injury, neural mechanisms of behaviour, and neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions.
Learning outcomes:
Graduates develop an in-depth understanding of how brain function impacts mental processes and behaviour. The course prepares students for careers or further study in neuropsychology, neuroscience, or clinical fields.
Professional alignment (accreditation):
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this course provides the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), a key step toward becoming a professional neuropsychologist.
Reputation (employability rankings):
Bangor is recognised for excellence in brain and behavioural sciences, making it a strong choice for students pursuing neuropsychology.
This degree gives you hands-on experience with brain–behaviour research through direct involvement in real experiments, neuroscience tools, and professional labs.
Key opportunities include:
Graduates develop strong analytical and neuropsychological skills—ideal for bridging mental health, neuroscience, and applied research.
Common career paths include:
Neuropsychology Technician, Clinical Research Assistant, Assistant Psychologist, Cognitive Neuroscience Specialist
Career and academic development includes:
Support from Bangor’s Careers & Employability team for internships, job prep, and postgraduate planning
Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Connections with Bangor’s neuroscience and psychology research centres for postgraduate study or research work
Strong preparation for postgraduate routes including MSc Clinical Neuropsychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Clinical Psychology
Many students go on to master's and doctoral study, often within Bangor’s own postgraduate programmes.
Offers are tariff based, 120 - 144 tariff points from a Level 3 qualificationA Levels (applicants are strongly preferred to have at least one relevant science - Maths, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Psychology and Science). General Studies and Key Skills are not acceptedIELTS - Overall score of 6.0, with no sub-test less than 5.0TOEFL - Overall score of 72 with at least 18 Reading, 17 Listening, 20 Speaking, 18 WritingPassport (or valid photo ID) – for identity verificationAcademic transcripts and certificates – evidence of your Level 3 qualificationsProof of English language abilityPersonal statement – explaining your motivation, interest, and suitability for studying psychology and criminologyAcademic or professional reference – a standard UCAS requirementClinical psychologistCounselling psychologistCounsellorEducational psychologistForensic psychologistHealth psychologistHuman resources managerLecturerOccupational psychologist
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