Taught course

Intercalated Neuroscience

Institution
Queen Mary, University of London · School of Medicine and Dentistry
Qualifications
BSc

Entry requirements

Intercalated degrees are for undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in the MBBS, GEP or BDS programmes at Queen Mary, or at another medical, dental or veterinary school.

Medical students
You must have completed 2, 3 or 4 years of the MBBS course (1 or 2 years of a graduate entry programme) and passed all years to date.

Dental students
You must have completed 2, 3 or 4 years of the BDS course and passed all years to date. You must also have completed all continuous assessment and have satisfactory annual progress reviews.

Veterinary students
Veterinary students are welcome to apply.

All students
Satisfactory performance in, and completion of, all student-selected components (SSCs).

Selection
Students who meet the criteria will be asked to attend an interview.

Where there is competition for places, students will be ranked on their exam results to date and their interview performance.

How to apply
See full information on how to apply for intercalated degrees.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our intercalated BSc in Neuroscience allows medical students to earn a specialist degree in just one year. Led by renowned researchers, this program prepares the next generation of medical neuroscientists.

You’ll explore the nervous system’s anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and immunology, how these processes change in disease, and advanced treatments. The course emphasizes critical understanding of medical neuroscience and clinical challenges.

With training in research methods and practical skills, you’ll complete an original research project, showcasing expertise in experimental design and data analysis. Opportunities to present at conferences and co-author publications further enhance your experience.

Information for international students

Students from the UK and overseas are welcome to apply for our intercalated degrees.

Fees and funding

Loans and grants

UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for from Student Finance England or other government bodies.

Bursaries

Medical and dental students from Barts and The London will be considered for various bursaries based on research interests, financial need or academic merit.

These bursaries are not available to students from other medical schools, or to Barts and The London students who choose to intercalate externally.

We offer specialist support on all financial and welfare issues through our Advice and Counselling Service, which you can access as soon as you have applied for a place at Queen Mary.

Take a look at our Student Advice Guides which cover ways to finance your degree

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • BSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Admissions
Email
pgtadmissions@qmul.ac.uk