MSc Molecular Neuroscience

The MSc Molecular Neuroscience programme consists of six taught units (each 20 credit points) and a research project (60 credit points). The taught units cover topics such as fundamental principles in neuroscience, cell signalling, gene expression, neuroendocrine regulation, neurodegenerative disease, mental health and psychiatric disease, and contemporary research methods in neuroscience. During the research project, you will engage in original research and will write a dissertation and present your research findings during a research colloquium.

Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MSc in Molecular Neuroscience.

An upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in biological, health or related science subject, medicine or psychology. Examples of acceptable degrees: Neuroscience, Psychology, Medical Science, Medicine, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Clinical Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Zoology, Anatomy, Forensic Science, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Pharmacy, Biological Sciences, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Molecular Science, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Science, Orthoptics.

For applicants who are currently completing a degree, we understand that their final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades they achieve during their studies.

We will consider applicants whose interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements. We may make these applicants an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so the applicant would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of their degree. Specific module requirements may still apply.

We will consider applicants whose grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, if they have at least one of the following:

• evidence of six months of relevant work experience (for example, in the human or veterinary health sector (excluding administrative work), work in a laboratory, working as a lecturer, medical writing, clinical trials);
• a relevant postgraduate qualification.

If this is the case, applicants should include their CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when they apply, showing details of their relevant work experience and/or qualifications.

The additional bench fee for this programme covers the laboratory based research project, which accounts for 60 of the 180 credit points of the completed degree.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.