Overview

This Neuroscience (Integrative Neuroscience) MSc programme from The University of Edinburgh includes:

A taught component in Semester One, which includes lectures on many different areas of neuroscience, specialist electives, and generic skills training.
Two 12-week research projects in Semester Two (or one 24-week research project).

The hands-on research emphasis allows you to contribute to real-world projects, where you will have the opportunity to engage with more than 120 world-leading Neuroscience groups covering interests from Brain Imaging to Neuroscience.

This is a full-time, 12-month programme, beginning in September and ending in August the following year. You are expected to be on campus from the beginning of week one of Semester One. We recommend that you also attend Welcome Week, which is the week prior to week one of Semester One.

Career opportunities:

This programme is designed to help you develop a career in research. A high number of students proceed to PhDs in Edinburgh and elsewhere. Other positive next destinations include medical study, teaching and research assistant posts or science communication roles.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Presenting Neuroscience Research Data
Core Skills Course
Research Training (Neuroscience)
Neurodegeneration and Regeneration
Developmental Neurobiology
Neural Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-27 00:00:00

More details

Round 1: 21 February
Round 2: 25 April
Round 3: 27 June

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Neuroscience Cognitive Science View 103 other Masters in Cognitive Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biological sciences (including neuroscience or psychology) or a medical, dental or veterinary degree.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

37300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37300 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10400 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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