The University of Sydney
Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOur Bachelor of Science offers more than 40 science majors, programs and streams to choose from (everything from biology and chemistry to nanoscience and physics) plus a pool of shared majors from across the University and a flexible degree plan. It enables you to find your own path.
Dream of joining the forefront of research or making the planet a better place? In your first year, you'll gain essential knowledge in the fundamental sciences. In second and third years you will specialise in your chosen pathway with the option to take elective subjects from across the University.
Neuroscience Major
Study of the brain and nervous system is one of the largest and fastest growing endeavours of the biological sciences, and is a research strength at the University of Sydney. A major in Neuroscience will provide you with a foundation in the biology of the brain and the fundamentals of cognition.
You will have the opportunity to learn from researchers in the University's Brain and Mind Centre, and Charles Perkins Centre.
This major will equip you to join the rapidly expanding field of global research activity in neuroscience, a discipline which is seeing translation in a number of exciting areas, for example in the fields of engineering, computation, economics and business, and education.
Delivery mode
The University of Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Camperdown, NSW
- J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington, NSW
- Level 2, Building A M02/88 Mallett St, Camperdown, NSW
- Manning Rd, Camperdown, NSW
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Qualifications
A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
Prerequisites
This course has a Mathematics prerequisite.
Assumed knowledge
You are expected to have studied the following subjects in high school to succeed in this course:
Mathematics Advanced and/or higher (depending on units of study selected) Other assumed knowledge depends on majors or units of study chosen.
English language requirements
You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study with us. Find out which requirements are applicable to you below:
Option 1:English is my first language
- citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum ten years), AND
- completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognised by the University in an approved English-speaking country
Option 2: English is NOT my first language
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.
- IELTS score: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
- TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
- Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience) will prepare you for the following roles.
Neuroscientist
Neuroscientists are professional scientists who study the human brain and nervous system. They advance the field of knowledge in areas like dementi...
Neuropsychologist
Neuropsychologists are specialist psychologists who support patients with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABIs) and neurological diseases such as Parkinso...
Research Officer
Research Officers conduct research projects for organisations then translate the new information and knowledge into meaningful data that can be app...
Cognitive Scientist
Cognitive Scientists are professional scientists who study the human mind and cognitive functions including intelligence, memory, reasoning, decisi...
Audiologist
An Audiologist performs hearing tests and organises hearing rehabilitation activities. You might assess clients’ ear health and determine hearing a...
Neurophysiologist
A Neurophysiologist specialises in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders through advanced neurophysiological testing methods. They perform...
Psychological Researcher
A Psychological Researcher studies human behaviour and mental processes to contribute to the understanding of psychological phenomena. You might wo...
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