Neuroscience is the study of the brain and the nerves that make up the nervous system. Our brain controls what we do, how we think and who we are. Our brain is what makes us human and understanding how it works is the frontier of current biology.
Knowledge of this discipline and others in biomedical sciences is essential to provide solutions to the many health, wellbeing and other challenges facing humankind. Taking an MBiol degree will enable you to develop the research, experimental and technical competencies to solve complex research problems relevant to neuroscience and communicate the outcomes effectively. Studying an MBiol degree would be beneficial for anyone wishing to pursue a career in research due to the enhanced time working on a research project, either by continuing on to study a further degree such as a PhD, or interested in working within a research environment in industry.
Your Course
In the first year of your programme, you will be provided with a broad knowledge and understanding of the principal body systems, processes and functions in health and disease, and gain hands-on practical experience of the experimental approaches used to generate this knowledge in biomedical sciences but then focussing on neuroscience. The course will initially cover:
- Structure and function of physiological systems and how these can be disturbed by disease
- Underpinning molecular and cellular processes, structure and function of the nervous system including during development and pathological dysfunction
- Principles of pharmacology including examples of drugs than can be used to treat and modify pathophysiology of various common diseases and conditions,
- Options to study from topics such as psychology, nutrition, immunology or genetics.
As you progress through your course, you will have the opportunity to discover and explore individual areas in more depth such as synaptic plasticity, neurodegenerative diseases (eg Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s) and psychopharmacology for example. You will be part of an investigative-based inspirational and engaging learning experience, informed by cutting edge research undertaken in these areas at Leeds, delivered by the world leading academics undertaking this research.
You will gain an integrated knowledge of the human body, brain and nervous system; how it works in health and disease using current neuroscience techniques and methodologies. You will be involved in active learning approaches including critical thinking, creative problem solving, team-working and mini-projects to progressively develop the key skills and attributes required by Neuroscience graduates. You will be assessed using many tasks or activities undertaken in the workplace.
Towards the end of your programme, you will undertake culminating research project and specific research training, where you will bring together the knowledge, research skills and attributes developed throughout your degree and apply it to a problem, which could be research based, industry linked or clinical, creating a solution to this problem. The Integrated Masters (MBiol) offers you this as an additional year of specialist training, to study advanced research topics and undertake your own extended project within one of the major research laboratories in the School.
Our World
Our focus is to train the next generation of thinkers, innovators and leaders, equipped to make a positive difference in a complex and ever-changing interconnected world. You will develop global cultural awareness, by exploring some of the grand challenges or UN Sustainable Development Goals facing humankind in partnership with students from different backgrounds, cultures or lived experiences within an inclusive learning environment. You will use your knowledge and skills to create solutions to local and global challenges, be able to explain the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion relevant to biomedical science
s, demonstrate ethical awareness and competencies and complete creative problem-solving activities.
Your Future
Our focus will be on making you workplace ready, equipped with the knowledge, skills and attributes required to succeed in whatever career you choose to go onto, able to contribute ethical solutions to the complex problems facing humankind. Throughout your studies, you will complete workplace tasks and activities undertaken in employment. You will also demonstrate the ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary team environments and contribute positively and flexibly to a team output. You will also be able to communicate scientific and other information to specific audiences and in relevant and varied formats. This will equip you with the necessary skills for employment or to go onto future studies relevant to your career of choice.
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC1100T | Structure and Function (Anatomy and Physiology) of Human Body Systems (Teaching) | 0 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC1200T | Biology of the Mind (Teaching) | 0 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC1216T | Introduction to Pharmacology (Teaching) | 0 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC1302 | Team-Based Solutions for Local Challenges in Human Sciences | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| BMSC1303 | Practical application of Clinical, Laboratory and Field Skills for Human Sciences | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| BMSC1320A | Application of Knowledge (Assessment - BMS) | 30 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| BMSC1322A | Evidence Based Reports (Assessment - BMS) | 30 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FOBS1135T | The Basis of Life (Teaching) | 0 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Basket 1: Candidates will be required to study 1-2 modules from the following list of optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLGY1237 | Introduction to Genetics | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MICR1202 | The Microbial World | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MICR1221 | Introduction to Immunology | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Basket 2: Candidates can study one module from the following list of optional modules if they have taken only one module from basket 1:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD1051 | Introduction to Human Nutrition | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PSYC1610 | Forensic Psychology | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PSYC1619 | Psychology for Healthy Minds | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates can study up to 10 credits of Discovery modules.
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC2126 | The Imprinted Brain | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC2129 | Advanced Concepts in Neuroscience | 40 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC2242 | Sensory and Motor Neuroscience | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC2315 | Team-based solutions to global challenges in human science | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| BMSC2342 | Experimental Skills in Neuroscience | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
Candidates will be required to study up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL2211 | Human Diseases | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BIOL2221 | Fundamentals in Cell and Cancer Biology | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC2238 | Applied Concepts in Drug Development | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC2243 | Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MICR2211 | Medical Microbiology | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MICR2221 | Medical Immunology | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Alternatively, candidates can study up to 20 credits worth of Discovery modules.
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC3390 | Research Skills and Professional Development | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| BMSC3398 | Practical Research Skills | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| BMSC3399 | Extended Research Project Preparation | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
Basket 1: Candidates will be required to study 20-40 credits from the options below.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC3163 | Research Topics in Neuroscience 1 | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC3244 | Research Topics in Neuroscience 2 | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Basket 2: Candidates will be required to study 20-40 credits from the options below.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC3152 | Inherited Disorders | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC3153 | Neurophysiology | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC3228 | Animal Models in Discovery Biology & Drug Development | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Basket 3: Candidates can select 0-20 credits from the options below.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL3215 | Cancer Biology | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FOOD3071 | Diet and Cardiovascular Health | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FOOD3340 | Food and Cancer | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MEDM3221 | Reproductive Medical Science | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates may also select 0-20 credits worth of Discovery modules.
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC5301M | Advanced Research Topics | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC5382M | Extended Research Project | 90 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
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