BSc (Hons) Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience - Course Structure, Entry Requirements & Scholarships

Sep 5, 2026

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, outlining the academic pathway from foundation modules to advanced third-year options. The brochure explains cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience and biological psychology content, research project expectations, and the independent study process with supervision. It also details entry qualifications across common pre-university routes, English language thresholds, and available scholarship schemes including fee reductions and foundation funding for eligible students.

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Course Structure

Year-by-Year Modules

Research Project

Entry Requirements

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English Language

Scholarships

Bachelor of Science with Honours Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience The award-winning Malaysia Campus is a full and integral part of The University of Nottingham and offers students the Nottingham experience in an Asian setting. It is a global institution serving an international community of students and yet is firmly rooted in all that is distinctive about UK education —innovative teaching and assessment methods that encourage independent, creative thinking. Quality standards are among the best in the world. Welcome to the School of Psychology University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus Psychology is the science of mental processes - a broad and exciting topic covering the perceptions, thoughts, feelings and actions of people from infancy to old age. Cognitive Neuroscience is a related scientific discipline concerned with the study of the biological substrates underlying cognition, perception and action. It is multi-disciplinary; involving biology, psychology, medicine, chemistry, physics, computer science, engineering, mathematics and philosophy, and has a vast number of real world applications. Cognitive approaches to investigation range from field surveys to laboratory experiments, including studies that employ the latest brain imaging techniques. In 2003 University of Nottingham Professor Sir Peter Mansfield was awarded a Nobel Prize for Physiology/Medicine for the development of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and we continue to conduct research with various cutting-edge neuro-imaging and eye tracking facilities. Students at the School of Psychology, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, not only enjoy studying Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, but also find the years of University life a very rewarding experience. Student life is rich in social, cultural and academic opportunities and we are very lucky to have an extremely diverse community, made up of people from many backgrounds. Our students come from all around the world. This gathering from countries with different cultures enriches the lives of everyone in the School, and is another indicator of the University’s very high international reputation. The School itself is outgoing, with connections with other leading Universities throughout the world, and in addition to studying on the BSc(Hons) degree course of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, students admitted to the School may also have the opportunity to study abroad. We offer a unique opportunity for students here at UNMC. I hope you will find your time in our School happy and rewarding. Professor Peter Mitchell Director of Studies Dean of Science BSc (Hons) Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience Course Structure | First Year |
Second Year | | | --- | --- | --- | | Semester 1
Cognitive Psychology 1
Introduction to Social Psychology
Semester 2
Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience and Biological Psychology 1
Introduction to Developmental Psychology
Full Year
Practical Methods in Psychology Statistical Methods 1 | Semester 1
Cognitive Psychology 2
Conceptual & Historical Issues in Psychology and Personality & Individuals
Semester 2
Neuroscience and Behaviour Social and Developmental Psychology
Full Year
Practical Methods in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience Statistical Methods 2 | | | | | | | Third Year | | | Full Year The final year allows for greater flexibility and in addition to taking 3 core Cognitive Neuroscience modules, students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of advanced topics. Research Project Final Year students are also required to conduct an independent research study. Students work closely with a supervisor to design, conduct, analyse and report on an experiment within the Cognitive Neuroscience field. BSc (Hons) Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience Entry Requirements Qualifications 􀁸 Nottingham Science Foundation Programme: Average 40%, with good grades in Mathematics 􀁸 A-leve

FAQs

What modules are students expected to take across the first and second years?

First-year modules include Cognitive Psychology 1, Introduction to Social Psychology, and modules covering cognitive neuroscience and biological psychology, plus practical methods and statistical methods. Second-year modules include Cognitive Psychology 2 and related neuroscience, behaviour, and psychology themes, with practical and statistical methods continuing.

What are the requirements for the final-year research project?

Final-year students must conduct an independent research study. They work closely with a supervisor to design, conduct, analyse, and report an experiment within the Cognitive Neuroscience field.

What English language scores are required for admission?

The brochure lists English requirements such as SPM Grade A, GCSE/IGCSE/O Level Grade B, IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5 in any element), TOEFL (PBT) 573 with TWE 4.5, TOEFL (iBT) 88, and notes that MUET Band 5 may be considered.

Sep 5, 2026

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