Overview

This Neuroscience and Neurodegeneration course at University of Sheffield enables you to apply the fundamentals of neuroanatomy and neurobiology to better understand the clinical features of patients with neurodegenerative disease, the molecular and cellular mechanisms underpinning these devastating disorders, and learn how insights from the laboratory are translated into benefits for patients.

Key Features

It is focused around areas of research strength in Sheffield, including motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

This course takes a programme level approach with a balanced portfolio of formative and summative assessments, including an emphasis on development of communication skills and application of knowledge to real world situations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration

Novel Therapies for Neurodegeneration

Literature Review

Professional and Research Skills

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-06 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-09-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Public Health Medicine Neuroscience View 20 other Masters in Neuroscience in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need a 2:1 in an appropriate scientific subject. Applicants with a 2.2 will need to provide a strong supporting statement and will be interviewed by telephone.

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

We also accept a range of other UK qualifications and other EU/international qualifications.

Tuition Fee

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International

4333 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4333 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4333 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4333 GBP per year during 36 months.

Funding

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