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Curious about human behavior and how the brain influences emotions and actions? Keele's Psychology with Neuroscience program examines human conduct by combining fundamental psychology with neuroscience, investigating how the brain governs movement, feelings, and sensory perception. You'll develop a comprehensive grasp of the mind and behavior, applying your insights to practical scenarios while preparing for careers in biosciences, healthcare, and research. **Course overview** From physiology and anatomy to behavior and brain function, our BPS-accredited course covers essential psychological themes—social development, cognition, and biological factors—to explore why people behave as they do and how the brain operates. Study the nervous system and how humans interact with their surroundings, learning about neurological functions and the effects of disorders in systems like immunity, respiration, and digestion. Develop hands-on lab and fieldwork skills, along with quantitative and qualitative research techniques, ensuring proficiency in diverse psychological methods. Engage in analytical and observational tasks, training to become an ethical researcher. **Work Placement Year** Enhance your experience with an optional placement year between your second and third academic years. This career-boosting opportunity lets you work in industry, refining skills while applying psychological theories and methods. The experience sharpens employability and strengthens post-graduation prospects. **Foundation Year** Our Foundation Year offers an alternative pathway to Keele, helping you prepare for your degree with guaranteed entry upon successful completion. This additional year strengthens academic abilities, deepens subject knowledge, and builds confidence for higher education. **Your future career** 95% of Keele graduates secure employment or further study within 15 months (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2019/20). A Psychology with Neuroscience degree unlocks diverse opportunities, equipping you with skills in communication, data analysis, teamwork, problem-solving, and research. Whether pursuing roles as a lab technician, researcher, or clinical scientist, your expertise will prepare you for professional success.
A Level - BBB in three A levels including B in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List, Contextual Offer BCC in three A levels including B in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List. You will also need 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification. Access to HE Diploma - 122 UCAS points in a Computing, Engineering, Health, Nursing, Medicine, Science, or Sports Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 30 Level 3 credits. BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma - DDM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Science, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Sport, or Sport and Exercise Science, Contextual Offer DMM  in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Science, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Sport, or Sport and Exercise Science. BTEC National Diploma / Diploma - Distinction and Merit in any BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and B in one Science A Level from the Keele Defined Sciences List, or Distinction and Merit in Applied Science, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Sport, or Sport and Exercise Science BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and B in any A Level. BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma - Merit in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BB in two A Levels including B in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List, or Merit in Applied Science, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Sport, or Sport and Exercise Science BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BB in any two A Levels. International Baccalaureate Diploma - 555 in three Higher Levels including 5 in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List, or 30 points including 5 in one Higher Level Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List. Contextual Offer 544 in three Higher Levels including 5 in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List, or 28 points including 5 in one Higher Level Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List. You will also need 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, or 3 in IB Middle Years Maths, or 3 in IB Diploma Standard Level Maths (any), plus an English language qualification T Level - Merit in any of the following T levels: Health, Healthcare Science, or Science. All of our courses require an English language qualification or test. For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English. IELTS Academic and IELTS Indicator 6.0 with 5.5 in all components, TOEFL IBT (including Home) 79 with 17 (writing), 17 (listening), 18 (reading) and 20 (speaking).