MSC Neuroscience

MSC Neuroscience is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (12 months full-time) options.

The University of Manchester offers the MSc Neuroscience. The course is research-focused, with learning through seminars, workshops, small group tutorials, and hands-on experimental project work. You complete a dedicated and original neuroscience project and develop skills in relevant lab techniques.

Teaching is delivered through in-person study with a full-time format over 12 months. You gain project experience in the laboratory of a leading neuroscientist. You also develop skills in science communication by presenting your project to a high standard.

The University of Manchester says the programme prepares you for a career in the biosciences industry or academic research.

The minimum requirements for admission in MSC Neuroscience at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Manchester.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Manchester as pre-requiste for admission in MSC Neuroscience.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• We require a minimum of an Upper Second class honours degree with an average of at least 65% (or overseas equivalent) in: biological sciences biomedical sciences with sufficient evidence of relevant units taken related to neuroscience.
• We are generally unable to consider applicants with an undergraduate degree in psychology due to the lab skills required for this course.
• We are also unable to consider applicants with a medical (MBChB/MBBS/MD) or pharmacy degree unless you can demonstrate significant laboratory or research experience.
• If your undergraduate degree is in medicine, pharmacy or psychology, please contact us before you apply, providing details of your biology-related lab skills and experience.

Relevant work experience in your chosen pathway is not compulsory but may strengthen your application.

Applications will not be considered for a final decision until two references are received.

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.5 in each component.
• TOEFL Internet-based: 4.5 overall with 4.5 in each component (1-6 scale) or 90 overall with 22 in each component (1-120 scale).
• Evidence of a confirmed place on a University Pre-sessional English language course may be accepted if current IELTS scores are: Minimum 6.0 overall (with 6.0 in each component) plus enrolment and attendance on the 6-week pre-sessional course (PS6) or Minimum 6.0 overall (with 5.5 in each component) plus enrolment and attendance on the 10-week pre-sessional course (PS10). Please note, we must approve this before you apply for the pre-sessional English course.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/08173/msc-neuroscience

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.5 in each component.
• TOEFL Internet-based: 4.5 overall with 4.5 in each component (1-6 scale) or 90 overall with 22 in each component (1-120 scale).
• Evidence of a confirmed place on a University Pre-sessional English language course may be accepted if current IELTS scores are: Minimum 6.0 overall (with 6.0 in each component) plus enrolment and attendance on the 6-week pre-sessional course (PS6) or Minimum 6.0 overall (with 5.5 in each component) plus enrolment and attendance on the 10-week pre-sessional course (PS10). Please note, we must approve this before you apply for the pre-sessional English course.

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.