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Study Details: 12 months full-time
The MSc Neuroscience & Mental Health has been designed, with industry feedback, to fill a gap in the postgraduate market for a strong research-led neuroscience Masters degree.
You'll develop extensive knowledge and a clear understanding of the practicalities involved in research, drug discovery and development of therapeutic interventions for disorders of the nervous system.
You'll have access to expertise and facilities for in vivo animal studies, such as models for different aspects of learning & memory. The course will include training in associated ethical & legal considerations.
Minimum second-class honours degree (2:2) or international equivalent in a biological, medical or chemical discipline. Students from mathematics or engineering background may also be considered.
Our MSc Neuroscience & Mental Health students can go on to have careers in*:
academia (research and teaching)
clinical sciences
biotechnology and contract research
pharmaceutical industries
neuropsychology and psychiatry
regulatory affairs, policy and research administration
science communication, museum work and public engagement
publishing or the media
Core Neuroscience (10 credits)
Advanced Techniques in In Vivo Biology (10 credits)
Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Commercialisation (10 credits)
Functions of the Nervous System (20 credits)
Essential Skills and Employability for Masters Students (20 credits)
Disorders of the Nervous System (20 credits)
Advanced Topics in Biomedical Research (20 credits)
Advanced Techniques in Biomedical Research (10 credits)
Research project (60 credits)
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