Overview

Throughout this Neuroscience MSc programme from The University of Exeter will:

Develop your knowledge in molecular and cellular neuroscience, neurodegenerative diseases, neuroendocrinology, and behavioural and systems neuroscience.
Study the course in just one year, or study part-time over two or three years. Our blended (face-to-face and online) course means you benefit from the flexibility of online lectures and focused in-person teaching in small groups.
Join our world-renowned research community and benefit from teaching that is informed by the latest research.
Upon graduation you will be well placed to undertake PhD study or pursue careers within biomedical research, the NHS, teaching, Civil Service, the charity sector or medicine/veterinary medicine.

Career opportunities:

In addition to subject-specific knowledge to an advanced level, the teaching and assessments across the course are integrated to provide comprehensive training in transferable skills. This Neuroscience programme from The University of Exeter aims to develop graduates with the following attributes:

Subject expertise in contemporary neuroscience
Self-directed independent learner
Critical thinker with strong research skills
Effective scientific communicator (written and oral)

Career paths

Further study at PhD level
Careers in biomedical research
Careers in the NHS
Teaching
Civil Service
Charity sector
Medicine or Veterinary medicine

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience

Seminars in Neuroscience

Behavioural and Systems Neuroscience

Neurodegenerative disease - bench to bedside

Neuroendocrinology

Neuroscience Research Dissertation

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-17 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom
Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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67

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6.5

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General requirements

Minimum 2:2 honours or equivalent in a relevant science subject. Relevant subjects include biological sciences, medical sciences, cell biology, anatomy, microbiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, or molecular biology.
This programme is also open to intercalating medical students who have completed at least 360 credits (CATS) of medical training.
Students with 2:1 or 1st class honours degrees in related science subjects such as psychology, sports science, physics, chemistry, natural sciences, mathematics, or statistics may be admitted at the discretion of the programme director. A personal statement, detailing your reasons for seeking to undertake this subject, will be required.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

31200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

13300 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK fees:

£6,600pa part-time (2 years)
£4,440pa part-time (3 years)

International fees:

£15,500pa part-time (2 years)
£10,300 part-time (3 years)

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 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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Overview

Throughout this Neuroscience MSc programme from The University of Exeter will:

Career opportunities:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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