Overview
Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 8
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 4 Academic Year(s)
Total Credits: 240
Delivery Method: In-Person
Connected Curriculum: - Global Reach
- Inter-and Transdisciplinary
- Research Based Teaching
Graduate Attributes: - Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
- Independent and creative thinker
- Socially Responsible
Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement): Yes
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
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
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| 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 |
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| BC2001 | Biomolecules | 5 |
| BC2002 | Principles of Metabolic Pathways | 5 |
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| BT2001 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 5 |
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| ML2001 | Introductory Molecular Biology | 5 |
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| MB2005 | Fundamentals of Microbiology | 5 |
| MB2006 | Principles of Microbiology | 5 |
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| AN2003 | Principles of Human Structure | 5 |
| AN2020 | Introduction to Neuroscience, the Brain and Behaviour | 5 |
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| PL2021 | Introductory Physiology I | 5 |
| PL2022 | Introductory Physiology II | 5 |
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| ST2001 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 5 |
| 5 |
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| Main Group and Transition Element Chemistry | |
| Intermediate Stereochemistry, Reactivity and Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry | |
| Energetics and Kinetics | |
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| Introduction to Plant Biotechnology | |
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| Vertebrate Diversity | |
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| Fundamentals of Ecology | |
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| 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 |
| 10 |
| Human Embryology and Developmental Anatomy (5) | |
| Biological Psychology II (5) | |
| Applied Cognition (5) | |
| Neurophysiology (5) | |
| Work Placement (5) 1 | |
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| AN4016 | Neurodevelopmental Biology in Health and Disease. | 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 |
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.
