Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Neuroscience in Parkville Australia | The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne
|
Parkville Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
48,544
(c. USD34,561.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) program offers comprehensive scientific training spanning diverse fields of science and technology, preparing students with essential knowledge and versatile skills to advance their academic pursuits. This degree creates adaptable career opportunities, pathways to advanced research degrees, and access to numerous professional graduate programs.
Graduates of this Major will acquire foundational knowledge about the nervous system's structure and function—from neurons and neural networks to complex processes like cognition and emotion. Through core coursework, students explore the interdisciplinary nature of modern neuroscience, discovering how fields like Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Anatomy contribute to understanding brain function. The curriculum highlights connections between Neuroscience and related disciplines, including Cognitive Science, Psychology, and Medicine. Key topics cover sensory and motor systems, neural regulation of bodily functions, nervous system development, evolutionary biology, and the impact of disorders, injuries, and substance abuse.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Complete the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants are selected according to academic merit, in the form of the ATAR or notional ATAR calculated by the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre. Courses which select primarily on ATAR will have minimum ATARs set in advance, and you can only be selected below this point if you have additional criteria to be considered.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - 31
IELTS total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.
TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening.
TOEFL (paper-based): total score of at least 577 with a score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English.
Tuition
AUD
48,544