Overview

As a rapidly evolving field, neuropharmacology is essential to advancing our understanding of the brain and nervous system, identifying novel therapeutic targets, and developing new treatments for neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.

The Neuropharmacology programme at Aston University draws on expertise from pharmacology, neuroscience, chemistry, psychology, and medicine, equipping you with the skills to investigate complex questions around drug interactions with the nervous system and contribute to cutting-edge biomedical research.

Career prospects

Our teaching is research-led and prepares graduates for careers across a variety of sectors including academic research, pharmaceutical, medical, and clinical roles, and wider scientific professionalism.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Neuroscience

Neuroscience Research Laboratory Competencies

Professional Development for Neuroscience

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Neuroscience Pharmacology 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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120

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78

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64

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Upper Second-class Honours degree (2:1 or equivalent) from a recognised university in a suitable science or medical science subject (e.g. Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Medicine).

Applicants will be invited to select a suitable research project as part of the application process and attend a brief online interview to discuss their research plans with their prospective supervisor.

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Tuition Fees

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24800 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12500 GBP / year

≈ 12500 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

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Funding

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