Neuroscience Summer Courses in Cambridge
Explore how the brain and nervous system work, investigate the biological processes behind thought and behaviour, and develop your scientific reasoning with Atlas Summer Courses. Our two-week Neuroscience summer courses in Cambridge, available for students aged 13–15, 16–17 and 18–24, give you the opportunity to explore neuroscience beyond your usual studies while developing your analytical, scientific and problem-solving skills.
Through small-group teaching and independent study, you'll investigate the relationship between the brain, nervous system and behaviour, examine scientific evidence and become more confident approaching complex questions about how the human brain functions while enjoying the wider experience of spending your summer in Cambridge with Atlas Summer Courses.
What's Included?
Your residential Neuroscience summer course in Cambridge includes academic teaching, accommodation, meals, a certificate on completion, airport transfer and insurance.
Choose from Plus, Superior and Premier packages, with accommodation and additional benefits varying by package.
Study Neuroscience in Cambridge
Our Neuroscience summer courses in Cambridge give students aged 13–15, 16–17 and 18–24 the opportunity to spend two weeks exploring the brain, nervous system and their relationship with human behaviour as part of an Atlas Summer Courses summer experience.
Neuroscience brings together ideas from biology, psychology, chemistry and other scientific disciplines to investigate how the nervous system functions. It considers processes occurring at different levels, from individual neurons and their connections to the complex networks involved in perception, memory, movement, emotion and behaviour.
Across the course, you'll be encouraged to look beyond simple explanations of how the brain works. You'll consider how neuroscientists investigate the nervous system, how evidence can be used to understand complex biological processes and why many questions about the brain continue to generate scientific debate and research.
Outside your academic sessions, you'll experience the wider programme alongside other students, with time to enjoy Cambridge and take part in the social and cultural elements of your Atlas Summer Courses summer.
What Will You Study on a Neuroscience Summer Course in Cambridge?
There is no prescribed syllabus that every student follows. Atlas Summer Courses tutors create their own syllabi, drawing on their expertise while taking the interests, abilities and learning needs of their students into account.
Depending on your tutor, group and age range, you could explore different areas of neuroscience, from neurons and brain structure to cognition, memory, perception or the biological basis of behaviour.
You might consider questions such as:
- How do neurons communicate with one another?
- How is the nervous system organised?
- How do different areas of the brain contribute to different functions?
- What happens in the brain when we learn and form memories?
- How does the nervous system allow us to perceive and respond to the world around us?
- How do neuroscientists investigate the structure and function of the brain?
- What can changes or damage to the nervous system teach us about how the brain works?
The depth and approach will reflect the age group you're studying with, as well as your tutor's academic expertise and the interests of the group. Any syllabus shown on our website is an example from a previous course rather than a guarantee of the exact areas, experiments or topics you'll study.
How You'll Learn on Your Neuroscience Course
How you'll study Neuroscience depends on your age group, with each course with Atlas Summer Courses designed to provide an appropriate level of academic challenge and independence.
Ages 13–15
24 hours of small-group seminars
You'll take part in eight seminars where you'll explore neuroscience through interactive discussions, scientific questions, case studies and activities. You'll be encouraged to examine evidence, make connections between biological processes and behaviour, and develop reasoned explanations for how different aspects of the nervous system function.
12 hours of private study
You'll complete a small amount of work for each seminar. Depending on the course, this might involve reading, researching a neuroscience question, interpreting scientific information or preparing a presentation. There will be opportunities to work independently as well as collaboratively with your peers.
Ages 16–17 and 18–24
18 hours of small-group seminars
You'll take part in six three-hour seminars, exploring neuroscience through discussion, scientific research, case studies and other academic activities.
2 hours of tutorials
You'll have one tutorial each week, usually with your tutor and one other student. Tutorials provide a focused opportunity to discuss the essay, problem sheet or other academic work you've been completing, explain and defend your reasoning and receive detailed feedback.
Around 20 hours of private study
You'll complete reading and preparation for seminars and work independently on an essay, problem sheet or other academic work for each tutorial.
Across all age groups, you'll be encouraged to participate actively, question assumptions and become more confident evaluating scientific evidence and developing explanations for complex neurological processes.
Your Summer Experience in Cambridge
Your time with Atlas Summer Courses extends beyond your Neuroscience course.
You'll spend two weeks living and learning alongside other students, combining your academic programme with the wider social and cultural elements of the summer experience.
Outside your academic sessions, you'll have opportunities to spend time with other students, enjoy Cambridge and take part in the activities and experiences included within your programme.
Accommodation and additional programme benefits vary according to the package you choose, so you can compare the available options before applying.
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Who Are Our Neuroscience Summer Courses in Cambridge For?
Our Neuroscience summer courses in Cambridge are designed for students aged 13–15, 16–17 and 18–24 who are curious about the brain and nervous system and want to understand more about the biological processes behind thought, perception and behaviour.
You don't need to have studied Neuroscience before joining. The course may particularly appeal to you if you enjoy Biology, Psychology or Chemistry, are fascinated by how the brain works, like analysing scientific evidence or are considering studying neuroscience, medicine or another life science in the future.
You don't need to know which area of neuroscience interests you most. The course gives you the opportunity to encounter different questions and perspectives and discover which aspects of the subject most capture your interest.
You'll develop transferable skills including scientific reasoning, critical thinking, evaluating evidence, analysing research, problem-solving, independent study and communicating complex scientific ideas clearly.
Learn from Expert Tutors
Atlas Summer Courses tutors are experienced educators and subject specialists active across academia, research, industry and education.
They bring their own academic expertise and interests into their teaching and have the freedom to shape their syllabus around both their specialism and the students in their group. This means different Neuroscience summer courses in Cambridge may explore different aspects of the brain, nervous system, cognition and contemporary neuroscience research.
Tutors are confirmed closer to the summer, so profiles on our website are examples of tutors who have previously taught with us rather than confirmation of who will teach your course.
Where Can Neuroscience Take You?
Neuroscience develops the ability to investigate complex biological systems, analyse scientific evidence and draw connections between processes occurring at different levels of the brain and nervous system.
Students interested in Neuroscience may go on to study the subject itself or related areas such as medicine, psychology, biology, biomedical sciences, cognitive science, pharmacology or other life sciences.
The scientific, analytical and research skills associated with Neuroscience can also support future paths across neuroscience research, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biomedical research and other science-related fields.
A Neuroscience summer course in Cambridge gives you the opportunity to explore this interdisciplinary subject before making longer-term academic decisions and discover which areas of neuroscience interest you most.
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FAQs about Our Cambridge Courses
Atlas Summer Courses offers a range of summer courses in Cambridge across subjects including sciences, medicine, technology, humanities, social sciences, business and creative disciplines. Course availability varies by age group and dates, so students can explore the subjects available for their age when choosing what to study.
Our summer courses in Cambridge are available across age groups including 13–15, 16–17 and, for selected subjects, 18–24. The academic approach varies according to age, giving students an appropriate balance of small-group teaching, independent study and academic challenge.
Our residential summer courses in Cambridge combine academic teaching with accommodation, meals and a wider programme of social and cultural experiences. Exact inclusions and accommodation vary by package, allowing students and families to compare the available options before applying.
No. Atlas Summer Courses is an independent summer course provider and is not part of, affiliated with or endorsed by the University of Cambridge. Our summer courses in Cambridge are organised and delivered by Atlas Programmes, with the focus on our academic courses and the wider Atlas Programmes summer experience.
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