Neuroscience, MSci (Hons)

Understanding the brain's development, structure, and function remains a profound scientific challenge. This four-year integrated Neuroscience master's program, housed in a state-of-the-art Life Sciences building, spans molecular, cellular, and systems neuroscience, including neuroimmunology, neurodegeneration, and neuropharmacology. Students receive expert training in cell biology, genetics, and biochemistry, building from foundational biomedical sciences in year one to advanced specialisation in later years. The curriculum culminates in an extensive individual research project and an "Advanced Neuroscience" module featuring master classes from leading researchers, preparing graduates for careers in neuroscience.Opportunities include a year in the pharmaceutical industry or a semester abroad. The program equips students for postgraduate research, roles in pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, or medicine, with 99% of Biological Sciences graduates employed or in further study 15 months post-graduation. Modules cover topics like Chemistry of Life in year one and Advanced Research Project in year four. Assessment involves lectures, tutorials, coursework, projects, presentations, and exams, fostering essential graduate skills.

We have a varied range of modules for all years, to offer you the opportunity to tailor your studies to your passions and to equip you with the skills and experiences needed for success as a graduate. Examples of modules include: Year 1: Chemistry of life, Fundamentals of Biochemistry, Fundamentals of Cell Biology & Physiology, How to Think Like a Scientist, Human Genome & Disease. Year 2: Neuroscience, Flow of Genetic Information, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology. Year 3: Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience, Laboratory Research Project, Neuropharmacology of CNS Disorders, Immunology. Year 4: Advanced Neuroscience, Advanced Research Project, Evolution & Development. For full list of all modules please visit the course page. Please note: information included was correct at time of publication, March 2024.