In years 1, 2 and 3 a number of modules have a strong foundation in Biological Psychology. The purpose of this year 0 module is to support students to develop an understanding and familiarity with the technical language and concepts needed for an insight into the biological processes that underpin and influence behaviour. The module takes students that may have no previous formal experience of studying science subjects and introduces them to the biological organisation and structures that underpin behaviour. At the end of the module students will have an understanding of some of the cellular structures that underpin the activity of the nervous system. In addition they will have a detailed understanding of the ways in which the nervous system communicates information in both chemical and electrical form. Furthermore an understanding of how synapses and neurotransmitters such as serotonin function will provide an insight into the way that different substances may alter behaviour. The module will be taught via 11 weeks of 4 hour classes, composed of 2 x 2 hour lessons. These are small group teaching sessions containing fewer than 20 students per class. Learning will be assessed via a poster and written essay examination. Material will be available to students online (e.g., lecture slides, online activities, group discussion forum, formative and summative feedback).