YEAR 1You will be given a general introduction to all aspects of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general scientific skills.YEAR 2In semester 1, you will develop your knowledge of fundamental aspects of biology. In semester 2, you will be introduced to specialist subject areas according to your interests (e.g. animal biology; biomolecular sciences; human biology; infection biology).You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2: see Flexible degrees..YEARS 3 AND 4If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will take courses that will provide you with an overview of human biology, the central nervous system, molecular biology and developmental biology.You will also have lectures specific to your chosen area of interest, and practicals and workshops in neuroscience.In fourth year you will study four specialised neuroscience-related topics chosen from the Honours options. You will also complete a research project carried out under the supervision of a member of academic staff, and a dissertation.During the programme you will gain hands-on experience of practical techniques including experimental design, ways of gathering data and statistical analysis of data. You will also develop personal skills in collecting and presenting information in formal and informal environments.You can take Neuroscience as an MSci, which includes an additional placement year, between the third and final years of the degree. This is normally spent doing research in industry or some other organisation such as a research institutein the UK or overseas.The list of available final-year optional courses is subject to change each year. In addition, places in optional courses may be limited so students are not guaranteed a place on a particular final-year option.