Overview

Disorders of the nervous system are major causes of disability globally. Neurological Science offers a range of one year research projects designed for medical students interested in working for an intercalated MPhil.

The Neurological Science programme is offered at the University of Liverpool .

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Today our work addresses fundamental issues in basic and clinical neuroscience, including molecular, cellular and genomic bases of the central nervous system function, neurodegeneration, neuropharmacology, epilepsy, neuropathy, neuro-inflammation and brain infection.Join the Institute of Infection, Veterinary, and Ecological Sciences (IVES) and study applied and basic aspects of neurological infections, epilepsy, pain, magnetic resonance imaging, and health services research. Our ongoing research includes multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease and ranges from detailed neuropath genesis and molecular genetic studies, through clinical trials and public health interventions.Neuroscience projects are based in the Clinical Science Centre for Research and Education adjacent to University Hospital Aintree and the Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery NHS Trust, which is the only Neuroscience NHS Trust in the country.IVES is also home to the Brain Infection and Inflammation Group. We offer an Integrated Academic Training Programme in Neuroscience, which is mostly funded by the National Institutes for Health Research (NIHR) and the National Coordinating Centre for Research Career Development (NCCRCD). This allows academic training alongside clinical training through various career stages. We have a strong track record in supporting successful post-graduate researchers right through their clinical academic career.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The areas of study available include both applied and basic aspects of neurological infections, epilepsy, pain, magnetic resonance imaging, and health services research.

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-21 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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General requirements

Students will normally have a minimum of a 2:1 class honours degree in a relevant biological science subject, or an equivalent medical, veterinary or dental qualification.
Applicants are selected on the basis of their curriculum vitae, qualifications and referees’ reports, together with their perceived ability to complete the programme successfully and on the value of the training offered to their subsequent career plans.
School or college transcripts/certificates
University transcripts
Degree certificates
English language certificates (International applicants only)
A personal statement
Two signed references on letterheaded paper (these should be academic references if you have been in full-time education in the last three years)
A research proposal (may be tested for plagiarism, collusion and other irregularities)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32200 GBP / year

≈ 32200 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

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