Neuroscience

About this course

Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system, from the molecular mechanisms that allow individual neurons to fire to the large-scale networks that give rise to perception, memory, emotion, and consciousness. It is one of the fastest-moving areas of modern science, and as the course at Leeds notes, knowledge of neuroscience is essential to addressing a range of complex global challenges, including those in health and wellbeing. Disorders of the nervous system, from dementia and Parkinson's disease to depression and schizophrenia, represent some of the greatest burdens on individuals and healthcare systems worldwide, and progress in understanding and treating them depends directly on neuroscientific research. At the University of Leeds, this three-year, full-time degree gives you a rigorous grounding in the biological, psychological, and computational dimensions of the nervo

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 60% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 20% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 10% of graduatescards →

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