Overview

The Neuroscience MSc course at King's College London seeks to equip graduates from a wide range of backgrounds for the next stage of their career, which may be either further full-time study in a neuroscience-related academic research environment, or employment in an academic, clinical or pharmaceutical organisation.

Key benefits

Appeals to students from a variety of backgrounds.

Offers specialised graduate training in several neuroscience subject areas, both clinical and non-clinical.

Aims to equip all graduates for the next stage of their career. Teaching is research-led and prepares graduates for careers in a broad range of sectors including academic research and medical, clinical, or pharmaceutical environments, or scientific publishing.

Career prospects

This course provides excellent training for students who wish to pursue a broad range of careers including an academic or research career, or those who wish to enter medical school, the pharmaceutical industry, or train as clinical psychologists, or work as scientific writers.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Neurodegeneration Research

Neuroimaging: Investigating Brain Function and Dysfunction

Cognitive Neuroscience Research

Neural Stem Cells & Nervous System Repair Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 162 other Masters in Neuroscience in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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92

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The normal minimum entry requirements are an undergraduate degree with 2:1 honours in a biological discipline; or a a medical degree (MBBS or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-biological degree or with a lower class may be considered.

A personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required.

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained.

One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.

Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

40000 GBP / year

≈ 40000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16950 GBP / year

≈ 16950 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time UK: MSc £8,475 per year

Part time International: MSc £20,000 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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