Neuroscience & Mental Health

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Minimum second-class honours degree (2:2) or international equivalent in a biological, medical or chemical discipline. Students from mathematics or engineering background may also be considered.

English language requirements

You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).

We offer comprehensive English language courses for students whose IELTS scores are below 6.0. Please see ELTD for full details.

As a university, we now accept many more English language tests in addition to IELTS for overseas applicants, for example, TOEFL and PTE Cambridge. View the full list of accepted English language tests.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc Neuroscience & Mental Health has been designed, with industry feedback, to fill a gap in the postgraduate market for a strong research-led neuroscience Masters degree.

You'll develop extensive knowledge and a clear understanding of the practicalities involved in research, drug discovery and development of therapeutic interventions for disorders of the nervous system.

You'll have access to expertise and facilities for in vivo animal studies, such as models for different aspects of learning & memory. The course will include training in associated ethical & legal considerations.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

Further info on fees and funding.