Neuroscience and Psychology BSc (Hons)
King's College London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Neuroscience and Psychology BSc (Hons) at King's College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in biomedical sciences (non-specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in biomedical sciences (non-specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of biomedical sciences (non-specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £32500 | £39500 |
25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £31000 | £21500 - £37500 | £29000 - £47500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of biomedical sciences (non-specific)
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23009 | £21123 | £25050 |
25-75 percentile range | £20047 - £26449 | £15818 - £25646 | £18783 - £31090 |
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Course Description
Our Neuroscience & Psychology BSc program cuts across disciplinary boundaries to provide you with the knowledge and skills that you need to understand the workings of the brain and the relationship between mental and neural processes in health and disease. Offered by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), the premier centre for mental health and related neurosciences research in Europe, it emphasizes research-led teaching and provides an unparalleled opportunity to benefit from the expertise of world leading experts and state of the art facilities.
Key benefits
- You will study in a multidisciplinary environment, learning from and working with world leading experts in neuroscience and psychology
- You will develop knowledge across disciplines and levels of analysis, from cells and molecules to cognitive and cultural processes
- You will be trained in the latest technological and methodological developments in cognitive, systems and computational neuroscience
- You will develop the computational, statistical and analytical skills required to work with complex neuroscientific data
- You will develop the skills and mind-set required for working with people from diverse scientific backgrounds
- You will have the opportunity to undertake a year’s professional placement or a year abroad. This year is subject to achieving a certain grade point average and being accepted at a partner institution
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Neuroscience and Psychology BSc (Hons) at King's College London
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Required subjects: At least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology. All applicants must obtain or have obtained grade 6 or B in GCSE Mathematics
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill |
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PTE Academic | 69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill |
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TOEFL (iBT) | 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills |
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Cambridge English Advanced | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill |
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Cambridge English Proficiency | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill |
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Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill |
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Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Neuroscience and Psychology BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change.
All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.
Average student cost of living in London
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About King's College London
King’s College London (KCL) was established in 1892 and is located in the very centre of London. International students can start by taking KCL’s International Foundation, a one-year course intended to improve your knowledge on a particular subject while bringing your English to a level where you’re comfortable studying and communicating. The famous city of London offers innumerable advantages to young students, including myriad work opportunities, reliable and extensive public transport, and abundant entertainment options.
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Student composition of King's College London
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Total number of students enrolled at King's College London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22110
- postgraduates:
- 13810
- Total:
- 35920
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