MSc Applied Neuroscience
Course overview
The University of Dundee MSc Applied Neuroscience course will give students an advanced understanding of the brain and nervous system. It explores topics such as neurodegenerative disorders, memory formation, the neurobiology of mental health, psychiatric disorders and pain.
The study will cover both non-clinical and clinical neuroscientists. Its team of course facilitators includes internationally renowned researchers and experts in their fields. They will explore topics that range from molecular to behavioural neuroscience, and students will have access to well-equipped laboratories where they can experience cutting-edge research techniques, get an advanced understanding of the brain and nervous system and learn how to use it to solve real-world research problems and uncover new neuroscience knowledge.
Students will learn through lectures, tutorials, workshops, talks by invited speakers, demonstrations and practical classes, and journal clubs. Assessment will be carried out through oral presentations, multiple-choice questions, short answer and essay questions, scientific writing exercises and creating a research report.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- International applicants for the MSc Applied Neuroscience programme at the University of Dundee are required to provide a university degree grade of a second-class lower degree or 50% or a GPA of 2.5/4.0 or 3.0/5.0 or 4.0/7.0, or an equivalent in a relevant course.
English Language Requirements:
International applicants are required to provide one of the following proofs of English proficiency tests to qualify for the MSc Applied Neuroscience programme at the University of Dundee:
- IELTS: An overall score of 6.5 with minimum scores of 6.0 in Writing, 5.5 in Listening, 5.5 in Reading and 6.0 in Speaking.
- TOEFL: An overall score of 95, with minimum scores in Writing 24, Listening 22, Reading 24, and Speaking 25.
Scholarships
Al-Maktoum College Living Support Scholarship
Value - £3,000
Up to £3,000Chevening Scholarship
Global Excellence Scholarship Postgraduate
Value - £8,000
Up to £8,000Vice Chancellor's East Asia Postgraduate Scholarship
Value - £4,000
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
The graduates of the MSc Applied Neuroscience from the University of Dundee are equipped to work in the following roles:
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
- Psychometrist
- Laboratory Or Pharmacy Technician
- Medical And Healthcare Or Natural Sciences Manager
- Clinical Scientist
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students enrolling in the MSc Applied Neuroscience at the University of Dundee is £23,700. Fees are subject to change.
Admission
International students can apply for this course directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.
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