Course summary
The MSc by Research in Integrative Neuroscience covers all levels of modern neuroscience, including molecular, cellular, systems, regenerative, cognitive, clinical and computational neuroscience. This makes it the ideal programme to prepare you for a research career including a PhD. Our MSc 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)
- Neural development
- Neurodegeneration and regeneration
- Sensory and control systems
- Synaptic physiology
- Invertebrate model systems
- Neural circuits for cognition
- Motor disorders
- Cognitive neurology
- Neuroinformatics
- Development Neurobiology
- Neural Dynamics
- Neurodegeneration and regeneration
- Neurodevelopment disorders
Modules
See our website for detailed programme information.
How to apply
International applicants
This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.
Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
The University of Edinburgh
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