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Neuroscience at University of Exeter - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

Our world-leading Neuroscience research is conducted at the University of Exeter facilities on the Streatham, St Luke’s, and Royal Devon University Hospital Trust campuses with:

  • Access to state-of-the-art research facilities including the Mireille Gillings Neuroimaging Centre and Living Systems Institute
  • Opportunity to become part of the Exeter Brain Network: An integrated interdisciplinary group of >165 scientists from Psychology, Neuroscience, Biosciences, Computer Science, and Mathematics.
  • Experience of research at the cutting-edge of health innovation, making a difference across the World.
  • Close-working relationships with the National Health Service (NHS) and the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, where our research reflects national needs and priorities.
As a postgraduate student undertaking postgraduate research in Neuroscience in the Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, you will be part of a thriving research community, benefiting from expert supervision as well as access to outstanding facilities. Our progressive research is underpinned by our current expertise in neurogenomics, neurodevelopment and stem cells, neurophysiology, neuroendocrinology, and clinical and cognitive neuroscience, as well as cutting-edge innovation in technology. To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

Modules

For a full list of compulsory and optional modules please visit our course page.

Assessment method

Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.

How to apply

International applicants

Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.

Entry requirements

Applicants will typically hold (or be expected to attain) a First-Class or Upper Second-Class BSc degree and/or an MSc in a relevant subject (or equivalent qualifications from other countries). Relevant clinical or professional experience may be taken into consideration as evidence of equivalency.  However, specific requirements may vary, and prospective applicants should contact the team via our enquiry form. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

In addition to tuition fees and living costs, your programme of study may have other costs associated with it, such as laboratory equipment or field trips. For more information about fees and additional costs please visit our course page.

Sponsorship information

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.

Neuroscience at University of Exeter - UCAS