University Carlos III of Madrid
Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience (English)
Getafe, Spain
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for non-European students | for EU students: € 1,500/year
Key Summary
Neuroscience combines the basic, experimental, and formal sciences that study the nervous system for its application to pharmacology, clinical medicine, and research. This knowledge allows the development of new strategies for preventing, diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating diseases in the nervous system.
The increase in life expectancy of the population in developed countries challenges us to learn how to age in a healthy and disease-free way. Society needs professionals with a knowledge of the brain and the central nervous system that will enable us to reduce the effects of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The neuroscientist also plays a key role in understanding the interaction between behavioral and emotional mechanisms, memory, and decision-making processes, on the one hand, and their physiological, genetic, and therapeutic dimensions, on the other. And it participates in the development of artificial intelligence technologies, both in the understanding of the brain to improve the algorithms that implement it, and in the improvement of brain-machine interaction.
Neuroscience has a markedly multidisciplinary approach. Sciences such as physics, chemistry, psychology, mathematics, and of course medicine, are interrelated to generate theoretical knowledge, but also applied, albeit in activities different from direct clinical medical practice.
This degree is taught entirely in English, facilitating the international mobility of students, both European and non-European (United States, Canada, etc.) in which Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is a leader, and allowing the recruitment of internationally talented professors.
Studies with some courses in English
This bachelor's degree is offered in Spanish, but you can study some courses in English if you want.
You can check the courses offered in English in the study program.
You don't need a previous-level test. If you want to study a course in English, you have to select the English group in the enrollment.
Year 1 - Semester 1
- Biophysics: (6 ECTS)
- Chemistry: (6 ECTS)
- General and Human Genetics: (6 ECTS)
- Mathematics: (6 ECTS)
- Biostatistics: (6 ECTS)
Year 1 - Semester 2
- Biochemistry: (6 ECTS)
- Introduction to Immunology and Microbiology: (6 ECTS)
- Introduction to Neurobiology: (6 ECTS)
- Effective Language Strategies: (3 ECTS)
- Advanced Knowledge of Spreadsheets: (1,5 ECTS)
- Digital Competencies for the Use of Information: (1,5 ECTS)
- Cell and Molecular Biology: (6 ECTS)
Year 2 - Semester 1
- Cellular and Molecular Neurophysiology I: (6 ECTS)
- Developmental Neurobiology: (6 ECTS)
- Programming Techniques: (6 ECTS)
- Neuroanatomy: (6 ECTS)
- Human Psychology (6 ECTS)
Year 2 - Semester 2
- Cellular and Molecular Neurophysiology II: (6 ECTS)
- Introduction to Neurotechnology: (6 ECTS)
- Neurobiology of Cognition and Cognition: (6 ECTS)
- Omic Techniques and Bioinformatics: (6 ECTS)
- Laboratory Techniques: (6 ECTS)
Year 3 - Semester 1
- Ethics in Neuroscience and Neurorights: (3 ECTS)
- Neuroscience Data Analysis Techniques: (6 ECTS)
- Introduction to Neurological Diseases: (6 ECTS)
- Neuroimaging: (6 ECTS)
- Humanities I: (3 ECTS)
- Neuroscience and Computational Psychiatry: (6 ECTS)
Year 3 - Semester 2
- Brain-machine Interface and Robotic Applications: (6 ECTS)
- Introduction to Neuroendocrinology: (6 ECTS)
- Neuropharmacology: (6 ECTS)
- Introduction to Psychiatric Diseases: (6 ECTS)
- Neuroscience Models: (6 ECTS)
Year 4 - Semester 1
- Humanities II: (3 ECTS)
- Soft Skills: (3 ECTS)
- Bioethics: (3 ECTS)
Electives: Recommended 21 credits
Year 4 - Semester 2
- Bachelor Thesis: (12 ECTS)
Electives: Recommended 18 credits
Electives to be chosen in the 4th year - First semester
At the end of your studies, you must have obtained a total of 39 credits of selectivity
- Structural Biology: (6 ECTS)
- Microscopy: (6 ECTS)
- Neurological Diagnosis: (6 ECTS)
- Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence: (6 ECTS)
- Neuroscience of Pain: (6 ECTS)
- Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases: (6 ECTS)
- Developmental Psychology: (6 ECTS)
- Toxicology and Addictions: (6 ECTS)
- Sleep Neuroscience: (6 ECTS)
- Health Law: (3 ECTS)
- Internship I: (6 ECTS)
- Internship II: (12 ECTS)
Electives to be chosen in the 4th year - Second semester
At the end of your studies, you must have obtained 39 credits of selectivity.
- Advanced Immunology: (6 ECTS)
- Computational Models in Neurobiology: (6 ECTS)
- Peripheral Nervous System Diseases: (6 ECTS)
- Business Creation and SME Management: (3 ECTS)
- Intellectual Property Management: (3 ECTS)
- Health Economics: (6 ECTS)
- Epidemiology of Neurological Diseases: (6 ECTS)
- Communication and Health: (3 ECTS)
- Internship I: (6 ECTS)
- Internship II: (12 ECTS)
Mobility
Exchange programs
The Erasmus program permits UC3M first-degree and post-graduate students to spend one or several terms at one of the European universities with which UC3M has special agreements or take up an Erasmus Placement, a work placement or internship at an EU company. These exchanges are funded with Erasmus Grants which the EU and the Spanish Ministry of Education provide.
The non-European mobility program enables UC3M degree students to study one or several terms in one of the international universities with which the university has special agreements. It also has funding from the Banco Santander and the UC3M.
These places are offered in a public competition and are awarded to students with the best academic record and who have passed the language threshold (English, French, German, etc..) requested by the university of destination.
- QS World University Rankings Top 50 Under 50
- 35th spot worldwide and ranked 10th in Europe, on QS Top 50 Under 50 Ranking
- 35th spot worldwide and ranked 10th in Europe, on QS Top 50 Under 50 Ranking
- QS World University Rankings
- 319th position on the QS World University Rankings 2024
- 319th position on the QS World University Rankings 2024
- QS World University Rankings Subjects Rankings
- Among the world’s best universities in 13 academic fields, according to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
- Among the world’s best universities in 13 academic fields, according to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
- QS Graduate Employability Rankings
- Among the 136 best universities in the world for employability, according to THE’s Global University Employability Ranking 2022
- Among the 136 best universities in the world for employability, according to THE’s Global University Employability Ranking 2022
The Degree in Neuroscience integrates knowledge of Neurology, Biology, Psychology, Mathematics, Bioengineering, and Computation, providing applied training, but excluding direct clinical medical practice. The objective of the degree is to provide new professionals with basic knowledge in the different areas in an integrated manner that can be applied to relevant issues related to the functioning of the nervous system at a technical level and can serve as a basis for their integration into the labor market or access to more advanced specializations. To this end, the proposed training objectives are:
- Acquire knowledge, demonstrating an understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects and methodology of work in the field of Neuroscience with a depth that reaches the forefront of knowledge
- Acquire the ability to bring creative and innovative solutions to the practical and theoretical resolution of problems based on the functioning of the nervous system and the brain; acquire personal and professional problem-solving skills in the design and execution of Neuroscience experiments, including computer modeling and data analysis techniques
- Possess the ability to collect and interpret data and information on which to base their conclusions, including reflection on social, scientific, or ethical issues in the field of Neuroscience
- To be able to manage situations that require the development of new solutions in the academic, work, or professional environment within the field of Neuroscience
- Know how to communicate in a clear and precise way, knowledge, methodologies, ideas, problems, and solutions in the field of Neuroscience
- Identify their own training needs in their field of Neuroscience and their work or professional environment and organize their learning with a high degree of autonomy in all types of contexts.
Professional areas of graduates in the Bachelor in Neuroscience:
- Companies and public organizations (hospitals, public health system, public administration, etc.).
- Biotechnology companies
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Companies in the biomedical equipment, instrumentation, and laboratory material sector.
- Consulting firms in the biomedical sector (strategic consulting, business intelligence, intellectual property management, etc.)
- Entrepreneurship activities in the biotechnology field
- Public or industrial research
- Scientific research and development in neuroscience
Graduates will be well positioned to enter professional careers such as:
- Technical employment in pharmaceutical or healthcare companies.
- Research or diagnostic laboratory technician
- Clinical care support technician.
- Medical data analysis and health information technology technician.
- Access to project work in the bio-health area as research scientists in academia and industry.
- Information manager in regulatory agencies or organizations.
- The skills acquired in the Degree allow access to jobs in areas such as banking, marketing, or project management.
- Access to postgraduate training programs in the sanitary area.