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Neuroscience BSc (UCAS B140) (2024 entry)

Neuroscience student in the lab at the University of Warwick

Find out more about our Neuroscience BSc at Warwick

Neuroscience is about understanding the most complex organ in the body – the brain. Of the four degree courses taught by the School of Life Sciences, this is our most specialised degree. This course will appeal to those who have a strong interest in how the brain and central nervous system works, neurological diseases and treatments.

This course has received interim accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), and is pending full accreditation upon graduation of the first cohort.


General entry requirements

A level typical offer

AAB including Biology and a second Science (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Science, Environmental Science, Statistics, Geology or Geography)

or

AAA including Biology.

A level additional information

Applicants who are not taking Chemistry at A Level must have grade B/6 in GCSE Chemistry or grades BB/66 in GCSE Combined Science.

A level contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is ABB including Biology, or BBB including Biology and one of the following: Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Environmental Science, Statistics, Geology or Geography. See if you're eligible.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.

IB typical offer

34 including 5 in HL Biology and HL Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Geography

or

36 including 5 in HL Biology.

IB additional information

Applicants who are not taking Higher Level or Standard Level Chemistry must have grade B/6 in GCSE Chemistry or grades BB/66 in GCSE Combined Science.

IB contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is 32 including 5 in Higher Level Biology, or 30 including 5 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Geography. See if you're eligible.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.

BTEC

We welcome applications from students taking BTECs as long as essential subject requirements are met. We are happy to consider applicants who are studying BTECs alongside A Level Biology. We are also happy to consider applicants who have taken the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science on an individual basis.

Scotland Advanced Highers

AB in two Advanced Highers in Biology and one of the following: Chemistry, Mathematics, Mathematics of Mechanics, Physics, Statistics, or Engineering Science - and BBB in three further Highers subjects.

AB in two Advanced Highers including Biology and AAB in three further Highers subjects.

AA in two Advanced Highers including Biology and ABB/BBB in three further Highers subjects.

Applicants who are not taking Chemistry at Advanced Higher must have grade B in Chemistry at either National 5 or Higher.

Welsh Baccalaureate

BBB in three subjects at A level including Biology and one of the following: Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Environmental Science, Statistics, Geology or Geography - plus grade C in the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.

ABB in three subjects at A level including Biology plus grade C in the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.

Applicants who are not taking Chemistry at A level must have grade B/6 in GCSE Chemistry or grades BB/66 in GCSE Combined Science.

Access to Higher Education Diplomas

We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis.

Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in 12 Level 3 Credits. We may also require subject specific credits or an A level to be studied alongside the Access to Higher Education Diploma to fulfil essential subject requirements.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.


International qualifications


English Language requirements

All applicants have to meet our English Language requirements. If you cannot demonstrate that you meet these, you may be invited to take part in our Pre-sessional English course at WarwickLink opens in a new window.

This course requires: Band A

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Frequently asked questions

Warwick may make differential offers to students in a number of circumstances. These include students participating in a Widening Participation programme or who meet the contextual data criteria.

Differential offers will usually be one or two grades below Warwick’s standard offer.

All students who successfully complete the Warwick IFP and apply to Warwick through UCAS will receive a guaranteed conditional offer for a related undergraduate programme (selected courses only).

Find out more about standard offers and conditions for the IFP.

We welcome applications for deferred entry.

We do not typically interview applicants. Offers are made based on your UCAS form which includes predicted and actual grades, your personal statement and school reference.

Course overview

Neuroscience is the discipline that encompasses the study of the brain and nervous system in health and disease. It is an enormous field spanning genomic, molecular, cellular, network and behavioural levels.

This degree course is designed for students who wish to develop a greater understanding of the most complex and enigmatic of organs.

With the knowledge and practical experience gained on this course, you will be able to develop a career in neuroscience and human health. Careers could include academic research, laboratory services, pharmaceutical drug discovery or clinical trials. Alternatively, you may wish to pursue a career in employment sectors that appreciate the value of a solid understanding of scientific principles, methods and approaches.


Core modules

We recognise that your interest in particular aspects of biology will develop as you learn. In the first year of all degree programmes, we offer a core syllabus encompassing essential concepts in biology and biochemistry to provide a strong foundation. Beyond this core curriculum, you have the flexibility to tailor your academic path in all years of study by selecting from a variety of optional modules. This optionality allows you to explore specialised areas of biology that align with your evolving interests and career aspirations throughout your entire course of study.

Most modules are core in the first year with optional modules in year two and three.

Our modules span human brain health and wellbeing, neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, infection, and the biology of molecules and cellular systems, including advances in psychiatric conditions such as depression and schizophrenia. Other areas covered include CNS conditions such as epilepsy, stroke, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, and neuromuscular disorders.


Year One

Practical Skills for Biologists 1

This module will provide you with an introduction to the fundamental skills required for all Life Sciences degrees and you will see how skills are inter-related. The module will involve tutorial sessions, laboratory sessions and quantitative skills sessions. You will gain experience with basic lab techniques, learn to acquire data, and analyse and communicate your findings.

Read more about the Practical Skills for Biologists 1 module, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to the 2024/25 year of study).

Cell Biology of Neurons

This module will cover the cell biology of neurons and glial cells of the nervous system. It will provide insight into the basic structure and function of these cells and describe the cell biological processes that give rise to them, allow them to migrate to their correct location, to establish synaptic and other contacts, and to satisfy metabolic needs at sites distant from the cell body. The aim of the module is to introduce the students to how the wiring of the nervous system arises through an understanding of the differentiation and development of individual cell types.

Read more about the Cell Biology of Neurons moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).

Physiology, Neurobiology and Cell Signalling

On this module you will gain an understanding of how parts of the body functions and how these parts work together in the whole organism. The focus will be on cellular signalling, the nervous system, the cardiovascular and respiratory system, as well as special senses. You will then combine your learning to gain a thorough understanding of the way the body adapts to environmental conditions such as altitude, depth, cold and heat.

Read more about the Physiology, Neurobiology and Cell Signalling moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to the2024/25 year of study).

Cellular and Molecular Biology

You will study this module as the essential foundation for most other modules taught in the School of Life Sciences. It will lay the foundations for the study of organisms at the molecular, genetic and cellular levels.

Read more about the Cellular and Molecular Biology moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to the 2024/25 year of study).

Anatomy and Histology

This module offers an overview of animal biology, explaining the evolutionary reasons for adapted and shared anatomy. How these are manifested and observed at a cellular level will be explored. The module is intended to broaden student’s biological background and to support second and third year modules.

Read more about the Anatomy and Histology module, including methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).

Chemistry for Biological Sciences

This module will give students without a post-16 qualification in chemistry the basic knowledge necessary to underpin a molecular and cell biology-orientated Biological Sciences degree.

This module is compulsory for entrants without A2 level Chemistry.

Read more about the Chemistry for Biological Sciences moduleLink opens in a new window, including methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

Optional modules

You will choose one optional module, typically from the following list:

  • Environmental Biology
  • Infection Biology and Microbiology
  • Computational Biology

Year Two

Neurobiology of Disease

You will learn about the structure and function of the brain and the peripheral nervous system. You will gain an understanding of the neuropathology, anatomy and pathophysiology of diseases involved. You will be taught how physiological processes can be disrupted and the clinical consequences these disruptions cause.

Read more about the Neurobiology of Disease moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

Molecular Endocrinology

This module provides you with a foundation for the further study of endocrinology at the cellular and molecular level and a firm basis for understanding normal hormonal control.

Read more about the Molecular Endocrinology moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

Practical Skills for Biologists 2

This module will continue to enhance the fundamental skills required for all life sciences degrees. The module will involve tutorials, laboratory sessions and quantitative skill workshops where the different skills are assessed in a synoptic way. You will expand your experience with more complex lab techniques, learn to acquire data, analyse and communicate your findings and discuss scientific results with your peers.

Read more about the Practical Skills for Biologists 2 moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2025/26 year of study).

Blood and Circulation for Neuroscience

The overall aim of this module is to describe the haematological system (blood and the tissues and organs associated with it) and the cardiovascular system (CVS) in an integrated manner in order to give students a good understanding of the physiology, in health and disease, of these two linked systems.

Read more about the Blood and Circulation for Neuroscience moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

Neurobiology with lab

This module gives an overview of the field of Neurobiology. It includes an introduction to the physiology of the nervous system and reflects the expertise of the School of Life Sciences with a more detailed analysis of the cell and molecular biology underlying our present understanding of the way in which the nervous system develops and functions.

Read more about the Neurobiology with lab moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

Neuropharmacology with lab

Pharmacology is the study of how chemical agents influence bodily functions in both health and disease, and indeed how the body deals with these chemicals. Chemical agents include a wide range of sources, from hormones and neurotransmitters that occur naturally in the body, to foreign agents taken voluntarily, such as medicines or recreational drugs, to agents acquired when bitten or stung by an animal, or mistakenly eaten, for example via the ingestion of poisonous mushrooms or berries. As such, pharmacology underpins much of modern medicine and is an indispensable subject for the understanding and treatment of disease.

Read more about the Neuropharmacology with lab moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

Optional modules

You will choose one optional module, typically from the following list:

  • Molecular Cell Biology
  • Epidemiology and Public Health
  • Genetics and Genomics
  • Immunology
  • Microbial Pathogens
  • Protein Structure and Function
  • Virology
  • Evolution
  • Invertebrate Neuroscience

Year Three

Tutorials

You will complete the third year of our laboratory and tutorial-based skills programme. The key aims of this module are to embed final year level literature and practical research skills. This will be achieved through a combination of set tutorial tasks and laboratory classes.

Research Project

The Y3 research project is a capstone module, in which you will bring together all the research and practical skills you have been taught in Y1-3 teaching laboratories and the tutorial programme. With guidance from your supervisor you will undertake a research project chosen from a broad range of fields. You will be assessed by taking part in a seminar and completing a written report in the style of a research paper.

Read more about the Research Project moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

Integrative Neuroscience

By considering the important cellular components of the central nervous system this modules illustrates current knowledge of how these determine and contribute to the integrative function of the nervous system.

Read more about the Integrative Neuroscience moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

Modern Approaches to Human Disease

On this module, you will engage with two major themes in modern medicine: evidence-based medicine and medical ethnics. You will achieve this through in-depth study of the medical specialities of reproductive medicine, renal medicine and central nervous system (CNS) medicine.

Read more about the Modern Approaches to Human Disease moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).

Optional modules

Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:

  • Dynamics of Biological Systems
  • Immunology
  • Oncology
  • Biological Clocks
  • Synthetic Biology
  • Science Communication
  • Extreme Environment Biology
  • Interdisciplinary and Business modules
  • One World Health and Neglected Tropical Diseases
  • Introduction to Secondary Teaching in Biology

Optional modules

Optional modules can vary from year to year. Please see the optional module information above.

Assessment

You will be assessed through:

  • Tutorials
  • Laboratory practicals
  • Oral presentations
  • Written assignments
  • Exam-based questions

Approximately 35% of marks will be assessed by course work throughout the degree.

Your final degree classification will be determined by Year One (10%), Year Two (30%) and your final year (60%).

Teaching

You will learn through a combination of:

  • tutorials
  • lectures
  • laboratory work
  • independent and group research

You will also benefit from our tutorial system for academic and pastoral support.

Purpose-built teaching facilities are fully integrated with research laboratories, meaning you will be learning alongside teaching and research staff who are at the cutting edge of their fields. You will spend one or two days a week undertaking lab work.

This becomes more project-oriented in your second year, culminating in an individual research project in your third year.


Class sizes

In your first year, your lectures will often have around 370 students in them.

In your second year, your class sizes will vary depending on the modules you choose - usually between 10-100 students.


Typical contact hours

10-16 hours per week over 25 weeks. In your first year you should expect around 10 lectures per week, a half to a full day in the lab and a taught tutorial with your personal tutor and 6-7 of your peers.

You will spend the rest of your time learning independently. You will read and prepare for lectures and prepare assessments.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees cover the majority of the costs of your study, including teaching and assessment. Fees are charged at the start of each academic year. If you pay your fees directly to the University, you can choose to pay in instalments.

Undergraduate fees

If you are a home student enrolling in 2024, your annual tuition fees will be £9,250. In the future, these fees might change for new and continuing students.


How are fees set?

The British Government sets tuition fee rates.

Learn more about fees from UCASLink opens in a new window.

Undergraduate fees

If you are an overseas or EU student enrolling in 2024, your annual tuition fees will be as follows:

  • Band 1 – £24,800 per year (classroom-based courses, including Humanities and most Social Science courses)
  • Band 2 – £31,620 per year (laboratory-based courses, plus Maths, Statistics, Theatre and Performance Studies, Economics, and courses provided by Warwick Business School, with exceptions)

Fees for 2025 entry have not been set. We will publish updated information here as soon as it becomes available, so please check back for updates about 2025 fee rates before you apply.


Fee status guidance

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.

Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?

If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.

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Additional course costs

As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.

For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on this web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module CatalogueLink opens in a new window (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).

Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2024/25 year of study). Information about module specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:

  • Core text books
  • Printer credits
  • Dissertation binding
  • Robe hire for your degree ceremony

Further information

Find out more about tuition fees from our Student Finance team.


Scholarships and bursaries

Learn about scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students.

We offer a number of undergraduate scholarships and bursaries to full-time undergraduate students. These include sporting and musical bursaries, and scholarships offered by commercial organisations.

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If you are an international student, a limited number of scholarships may be available.

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You may be eligible for financial help from your own government, from the British Council or from other funding agencies. You can usually request information on scholarships from the Ministry of Education in your home country, or from the local British Council office.


Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship

We believe there should be no barrier to talent. That's why we are committed to offering a scholarship that makes it easier for gifted, ambitious international learners to pursue their academic interests at one of the UK's most prestigious universities.

Find out more about the Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship.Link opens in a new window

We provide extra financial support for qualifying students from lower income families. The Warwick Undergraduate Bursary is an annual award of up to £3,000 per annum. It is intended to help with course-related costs and you do not have to pay it back.

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As part of the 'City of Sanctuary' movement, we are committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution. We provide a range of scholarships to enable people seeking sanctuary or asylum to progress to access university education.

Find out more about the Warwick Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarships for asylum seekers.Link opens in a new window

Further information

Find out more about Warwick undergraduate bursaries and scholarships.

Eligibility for student loans

Your eligibility for student finance will depend on certain criteria, such as your nationality and residency status, your course, and previous study at higher education level.

Check if you're eligible for student finance.

Tuition Fee Loan

You can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your tuition fees. It is non-means tested, which means the amount you can receive is not based on your household income. The Loan is paid directly to the University so, if you choose to take the full Tuition Fee Loan, you won’t have to set up any payments.

Maintenance Loan for living costs

You can apply for a Maintenance Loan towards your living costs such as accommodation, food and bills. This loan is means-tested, so the amount you receive is partially based on your household income and whether you choose to live at home or in student accommodation.

Find out more about government student loans for home students residing in England.Link opens in a new window

If you’re starting a course on or after 1 August 2021, you usually must have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement SchemeLink opens in a new window to get student finance.

Tuition Fee Loan

If you are an EU student and eligible for student finance you may be able to get a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your fees. It is non-means tested, which means the amount you may receive is not based on your household income. The Loan is paid directly to the University so, if you choose to take the full Tuition Fee Loan, you won't have to set up any payments.

Help with living costs

For the 2024 academic year, you may be eligible for help with your living costs if both of the following apply:

  • You have lived in the UK for more than 3 years before the first day of the first academic year of your course

And

If you are coming to the UK from 1st January 2021, you may need to apply for a visaLink opens in a new window to study here.

Please note: Irish citizens do not need to apply for a visa or to the EU Settlement Scheme.

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Repaying your loans

You will repay your loan or loans gradually once you are working and earning above a certain amount (for students starting their course after 1 August 2023 the repayment threshold is £25,000). Repayments will be taken directly from your salary if you are an employee. If your income falls below the earnings threshold, your repayments will stop until your income goes back up above this figure.

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Your career

Graduates on our courses have gone on to work for employers including:

  • AstraZeneca
  • NHS
  • Civil Service
  • KPMG
  • Johnson and Johnson
  • Tesla
  • ALS: Sarstedt Ltd
  • Novartis
  • Universities and Schools

They have pursued roles such as:

  • Graduate-entry medicine students
  • NHS scientists
  • Biomedical research and development scientists
  • Scientific publishing professionals
  • Laboratory technicians
  • Teachers
  • Business, marketing and accountancy professionals
  • Postgraduate student or researcher

Find out more about career opportunities from Life Sciences.Link opens in a new window


Helping you find the right career

Throughout your time in the School of Life Sciences your personal tutor, and careers and placements staff will work in conjunction with Student Opportunity to support you to find the right career. Through our unique taught tutorial system, you put into practice a range of scientific and transferable skills. As a Life Sciences student you will develop the hands-on laboratory, problem solving and research skills desired by employers. Our graduates are highly employable and go on to a range of scientific and non-scientific careers.

Our unique careers and placements service is tailored to your academic subject area. Our team offer a range of activities within the School to help you to consider your career once you graduate. Opportunities include:

  • One-to-one careers advice appointments within the School
  • Termly networking events featuring presentations from Life Sciences alumni and employers about a range of careers
  • The option to undertake a full year industrial placement or study abroad year as part of your degree
  • A wide range of summer work placement opportunities in industry and the School
  • Careers talks throughout the degrees to ensure that you are thinking about your next steps throughout the programme
  • Links with Warwick alumni to present to you the potential pathways of your degree
  • We run a successful Medical School Application Support Programme (MASP) to prepare those interested in applying for graduate entry medicine. Since the programme started 4 years ago we have achieved remarkable success with 83% of MASP students getting an interview for Medical School and 66% being offered a place.

Find out more about careers support at Warwick.

Life at Warwick

Within a close-knit community of staff and students from all over the world, discover a campus alive with possibilities. A place where all the elements of your student experience come together in one place. Our supportive, energising, welcoming space creates the ideal environment for forging new connections, having fun and finding inspiration.

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Warwick Accommodation

Finding the right accommodation is key to helping you settle in quickly.

We have 12 self-catering undergraduate halls of residence on campus.

Our student property management and lettings agency manages more than 8,000 rooms both on and off campus, and provides advice to all full-time undergraduates.

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Our campus

You won't be short of ways to spend your time on campus - whether it's visiting Warwick Arts Centre, using our incredible new sports facilities, socialising in our bars, nightclub and cafés, or enjoying an open-air event. Or if you need some peace and quiet, you can explore lakes, woodland and green spaces just a few minutes’ walk from central campus.

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Food and drink

We have lots of cafés, restaurants and shops on campus. You can enjoy great quality food and drink, with plenty of choice for all tastes and budgets. There is a convenience store on central campus, as well as two supermarkets and a small shopping centre in the nearby Cannon Park Retail Park. Several of them offer delivery services to help you stay stocked up.

And don't miss our regular food market day on the Piazza with tempting, fresh and delicious street food. Soak up the atmosphere and try something new, with mouth-watering food for all tastes.

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Clubs and societies

We currently have more than 300 student-run societies.

So whether you’re into films, martial arts, astronomy, gaming or musical theatre, you can instantly connect with people with similar interests.

Or you could try something new, or even form your own society.

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Sports and fitness

Staying active at Warwick is no sweat, thanks to our amazing new Sports and Wellness Hub, indoor and outdoor tennis centre, 60 acres of sports pitches, and more than 60 sports clubs.

Whether you want to compete, relax or just have fun, you can achieve your fitness goals.

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Studying on campus

Our campus is designed to cater for all of your learning needs.

You will benefit from a variety of flexible, well-equipped study spaces and teaching facilities across the University.

  • The Oculus, our outstanding learning hub, houses state-of-the-art lecture theatres and innovative social learning and network areas.
  • The University Library provides access to over one million printed works and tens of thousands of electronic journals
  • Three Learning Grids offering you flexible individual and group study spaces.

Studying at Warwick

Travel and local area

Our campus is in Coventry, a modern city with high street shops, restaurants, nightclubs and bars sitting alongside medieval monuments. The Warwickshire towns of Leamington Spa and Kenilworth are also nearby.

The University is close to major road, rail and air links. London is just an hour by direct train from Coventry, with Birmingham a 20-minute trip. Birmingham International Airport is nearby (a 20-minute drive).

Travelling from campus

Wellbeing support and faith provision

Our continuous support network is here to help you adjust to student life and to ensure you can easily access advice on many different issues. These may include managing your finances and workload, and settling into shared accommodation. We also have specialist disability and mental health support teams.

Our Chaplaincy is home to Chaplains from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths. We provide regular services for all Christian denominations and a Shabbat meal every Friday for our Jewish students. There is also an Islamic prayer hall, halal kitchen and ablution facilities.

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Chaplaincy

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