Medical Neuroscience, MSc
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Medical Neuroscience is the study of the brain and nervous system, examining its structure, function, chemistry, and physiology to better understand medical conditions relating to the nervous system and working as a framework for understanding human behaviour. Our MSc Neuroscience degree explores the theoretical and practical aspects of Medical Neuroscience. You will learn through an integrated blend of on-campus evidence-based teaching, online learning, and practical laboratory training, supported by our research-active academics.
This approach ensures you build strong conceptual knowledge while also gaining the technical competencies required for neuroanatomy, laboratory analysis, neurological assessment, data analysis, and research design, preparing you for a wide range of professional and academic pathways in the life sciences and healthcare sectors.
Key highlights
- Covers structure, function, chemistry and physiology of the nervous system
- Blends on-campus teaching, online learning and practical laboratory training
- Taught and supported by research-active academics
- Builds technical skills in neuroanatomy and laboratory analysis
- Develops competencies in neurological assessment, data analysis and research design
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — 2.1.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Neuroscience research assistant
- Clinical research associate
- Laboratory scientist
- Clinical trials coordinator
- PhD researcher in neuroscience
- Medical science liaison
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,400 per year | International: £22,750 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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