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Universidade Católica Portuguesa · Portugal

BSc Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience

A three-year science degree in Lisbon.

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Where
LisbonPortugal
Degree
BSc
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
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Not published yet2026: 1st phase 1 June–24 July; four phases to 21 September
Admission
SelectiveIB grades · 30 places
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Degree
BSc
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

Not published yet2026: 1st phase 1 June–24 July; four phases to 21 September

Every date in Portugal

What it is

How neural circuits produce perception, cognition, emotion and behaviour, studied with molecular, imaging and computational methods; run with Católica's Medical School.

What you need

  • IB Biology (SL/HL) plus Chemistry and Physics, or Maths AA/AI; each at least 95 of 200. English C1 required (2026 criteria).
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Apply to each faculty directly, not through the national contest: IB exams stand in for the Portuguese entrance exams, and each faculty sets its own exams, minimums and calendar.

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on fcse.lisboa.ucp.pt

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    Apply with predicted grades; ranked on school grade and entrance exams; English C1 is a selection prerequisite. 2026 criteria.
Sources (2)
  1. BSc Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience at UCP — checked 2026-09-26
  2. Entry requirements

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