Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject with relevant modules.

Subject requirements

We accept degrees in the following subject areas:

Behavioural Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Neuroimaging
Neuropharmacology
Neuroscience
Psychology

We may be able to consider degrees in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics or Engineering.

Module requirements

You should have studied at least one module from each of the following areas:

Area 1 Neuroscience

Clinical Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Developmental Neuroscience
Introduction to Neuroscience
Neuroanatomy
Neuroethics
Neuroimaging
Neuropharmacology
Neurophysiology

Area 2 Quantitative

Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
Data Analysis in Psychology
Experimental Design
Psychology of Research
Quantitative Research Methods
Research Ethics in Psychology
Research Methods in Psychology
Research Skills for Psychology
Scientific Writing for Psychology
Statistics for Psychology

We also accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies.

On this course you'll encounter advanced mathematical concepts and technical content. We've put together some brief guidance about this technical content to help you decide if this best reflects your current skill set and interests.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Begin in-depth training in core aspects of contemporary neuroscience, from sensation and sensory processing to understanding complex brain functions and artificial intelligence. You'll work on a research project in cognitive neuroscience with a world-leading expert and be prepared for a career in research, healthcare, industry or a PhD.

Course description

Train in the core aspects of contemporary neuroscience, from sensation and sensory processing, to understanding complex brain functions and artificial intelligence with opportunities to conduct independent research.

The biggest part of the course is your research project in cognitive neuroscience. Here you’ll work with one of our world-leading experts on a research topic ranging from theoretical to more applied cognitive or computational neuroscience. You could even have the opportunity to collect and analyse real-life cognitive brain science data, using state-of-the-art equipment.

This project will give you the chance to put your new techniques in computational neuroscience into practice, while exploring ideas at the cutting-edge of cognitive neuroscience, ready to present your findings at our summer postgraduate students' conference.

Whether your background stems from biology, engineering, physics, mathematics, psychology or medicine, if you have a passion for understanding the brain and behaviour, this interdisciplinary course is designed to ensure that you'll gain in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of neuroscience and research methods in cognitive neuroscience, ready for an exciting career in research or industry.

The University is home to the Neuroscience Institute, which brings together internationally-recognised expertise in medicine, science and engineering to improve the lives of patients and families affected by neurological, sensory and developmental disorders.

Other courses in cognitive neuroscience

We offer MSc courses that cover the full breadth of neuroscience, from fundamental cell and molecular biology, and its applications in medicine, to the latest advances in theoretical neuroscience and artificial intelligence, allowing you to discover the area that you’re most interested in.

Explore our postgraduate courses: https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/study/postgraduate-courses

Applying for this course

You can apply to this course the usual way, using our Postgraduate Online Application form.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses

Information for international students

English language requirements

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Other English language qualifications we accept

Fees and funding

https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/2026/cognitive-and-computational-neuroscience-msc#feesfunding

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MSc
full time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
Email: study@sheffield.ac.uk

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