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MRes - Master of Research
University of Leeds
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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MRes - Master of Research
University of Leeds
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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Utilise exciting cutting-edge neuroscience techniques to advance our understanding of the nervous system
Our nervous system is the most complex and highly organised system within our body. This incredible network is responsible for generating our perception, thoughts, and even our behaviour. During your course, you will seek to understand how this structure operates, before using this understanding to tackle real-world challenges such as ageing, stroke recovery and spinal cord injury repair.
This unique Masters course is ideal for those interested in Neuroscience even if they have not completed a Neuroscience undergraduate degree. All you need to do is show evidence of your passion for the subject while applying. The flexibility of the programme combined with the breadth of topics covered, ensures any student with a relevant background will be able to adapt and flourish during the course.
What sets our Neuroscience Masters degree apart from similar programmes, is the extended laboratory based project. This major research project will provide you with the opportunity to not only develop and learn innovative techniques, but also apply them in a hands-on setting. You will build invaluable practical experience, crucial for your future career or PhD.
The broad nature of this postgraduate degree includes topics such as coding, data analysis and presenting, all of which are vital for advancing in the field of Neuroscience. On this course you will choose from a wealth of different research areas, allowing you to contribute to research teams and topics you are personally passionate about.
Each of the four subject areas listed below contains a multitude of speciality teams which you may be able to join.
Career opportunities
There’s an increasing demand for people skilled in the knowledge of biological sciences applied to healthcare, in the form of biological and medical technology. Knowledge of the use of large data, its collection and analysis are critical. This is leading to an innovative and disruptive technological development for improved diagnostic and therapeutic tools for mental health, mobility, and common dysfunctions like pain.
Upon completion of this programme, you’ll be well-placed to undertake a PhD in this field or as a junior research assistant if working in an academic, start-up or industrial environment.
There are career opportunities in neurotechnology, neuroscience and electroceuticals worldwide with industries and start-ups like GSK and BIOS Health. With the growth in healthcare industries locally in Leeds and Yorkshire, in the UK and internationally there’ an increase in demand for skills like data analytics, imaging, neuropathology and healthcare app development.
BSc 1st class or 2i, or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline which would normally be one of the biological or biomedical sciences, but a natural sciences or engineering graduate will be considered subject to evidence of biological knowledge at an appropriate level. Subject to University regulations MBChB or BDS students who had completed 3 years of study may intercalate if eligible.
Students living in
Domestic
£14,750 per year
Students from Domestic
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£31,000 per year
Students from EU
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£31,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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