BSc (Hons) Neuroscience
Overview
Students enter Second Science Neuroscience First Science Area of Study: Biological and Chemical Sciences (CK402) provided they have passed First Science.
BSc Ordinary Degree - NFQ Level 7, Major Award
Students who pass Third Year may choose not to proceed to Fourth Year and may opt instead to be conferred with a BSc Ordinary Degree.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Students take 60 credits as follows: | ||
| Core Modules | ||
| BC1001 | Introduction to Biochemistry and the Biological Basis of Disease | 5 |
| BL1002 | Cells, Biomolecules, Genetics and Evolution | 5 |
| BL1004 | Physiology and Structure of Plants and Animals | 5 |
| CM1200 | Fundamentals of Modern Chemistry Part 1 | 10 |
| CM1201 | Fundamentals of Modern Chemistry Part 2a | 10 |
| MA1001 | Calculus for Science Part 1 | 5 |
| MA1002 | Calculus for Science Part 2 | 5 |
| MB1003 | Microbiology in Society | 5 |
| PY1010 | Physics for Biological and Chemical Sciences | 10 |
| Year 2 | ||
| Students take 60 credits as follows - all listed core modules (55 credits) and 5 credits of elective modules: | ||
| Core Modules | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
| BC2001 | Biomolecules | 5 |
| BC2002 | Principles of Metabolic Pathways | 5 |
| Biotechnology | ||
| BT2001 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 5 |
| Molecular Biology | ||
| ML2001 | Introductory Molecular Biology | 5 |
| Microbiology | ||
| MB2005 | Fundamentals of Microbiology | 5 |
| MB2006 | Principles of Microbiology | 5 |
| Neuroscience | ||
| AN2003 | Principles of Human Structure | 5 |
| AN2020 | Introduction to Neuroscience, the Brain and Behaviour | 5 |
| Physiology | ||
| PL2021 | Introductory Physiology I | 5 |
| PL2022 | Introductory Physiology II | 5 |
| Statistics | ||
| ST2001 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 5 |
| Elective Modules | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| Semester 1 | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| Main Group and Transition Element Chemistry | ||
| Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry | ||
| Energetics and Kinetics | ||
| Plant Science | ||
| Introduction to Plant Biotechnology | ||
| Zoology | ||
| Vertebrate Diversity | ||
| Semester 2 | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| Spectroscopy | ||
| Ecology | ||
| Fundamentals of Ecology | ||
| Year 3 | ||
| Students take 60 credits as follows – all listed core modules (50 credits) and 10 credits of elective modules: | ||
| Core Modules | ||
| AN3001 | Research Methodology in Neuroscience and Biomedical Science | 5 |
| AN3003 | Neurobiology of Regulatory Systems | 5 |
| AN3004 | Human Regional Neuroanatomy | 5 |
| AN3011 | Library Project | 5 |
| AN3012 | Human Nervous System | 10 |
| AN3013 | Neurobiology of Disease | 5 |
| BC3006 | Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BC3008 | Biochemistry of the Central Nervous System | 5 |
| PT3001 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 5 |
| Elective Modules | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 10 credits from the following: | 10 | |
| Human Embryology and Developmental Anatomy (5) | ||
| Biological Psychology II (5) | ||
| Applied Cognition (5) | ||
| Neurophysiology (5) | ||
| Optional Module | ||
| Work Placement (5) 1 | ||
| Year 4 | ||
| Students take 60 credits as follows: | ||
| Core Modules | ||
| AN4016 | Neurodevelopmental Biology Approaches to Brain Repair. | 5 |
| AN4017 | Prenatal and Perinatal Exposures and the Developing Brain. | 5 |
| AN4009 | Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience | 5 |
| AN4011 | Research Project | 20 |
| AN4012 | Medical Imaging and Biomedical Devices in the Neurosciences | 5 |
| AN4013 | Advanced Topics in Neuroscience | 5 |
| AN4014 | Advanced Research Methodology in Neuroscience | 5 |
| BC4011 | Cell and Molecular Basis of Neurodegenerative disease | 5 |
| PT4005 | Neuropharmacology | 5 |
| Total Credits | 240 | |
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Students electing to take this optional module must secure a work placement relevant to the discipline, to be undertaken in June-August (minimum four weeks) subject to the approval of the Department of Anatomy & Neuroscience. AN4015 Work Placement is not included for progression to subsequent year and is not counted toward the final degree award. The result obtained in AN4015 Work Placement will be recorded on the student's transcript.
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc in Neuroscience (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Use fundamental knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology and applied psychology to derive and apply solutions which promote a better understanding of the function of the human nervous system, the diseased or injured human nervous system, and its repair;
- Identify and explain suitable molecular, cellular and behavioural methodologies for applications in research in order to increase our knowledge of Neuroscience;
- Design, plan and execute an experiment or study to test a hypothesis in Neuroscience;
- Interpret research findings and perform appropriate statistical analysis to enable effective communication of research in both written and oral formats;
- Critically analyse scientific literature published in the field of Neuroscience;
- Work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multidisciplinary settings having developed the capacity to undertake lifelong learning and critical thinking;
- Communicate effectively with the scientific community and appreciate the importance of contributing to the public understanding of science and neuroscience in particular.