MSc Neuroscience
Develop the advanced knowledge and research skills to drive breakthroughs in neurological health and function.
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Features and benefits
Learn alongside world-leading researchers
Our scientists have contributed to vital advances in diagnosis and care, inspiring you to think big and drive a positive impact in the field.
Industry-informed teaching
Gain sought-after expertise in neuroscience with a specific focus on how this relates to common disease states – knowledge in high demand in the sector.
Learn in the Digital Education Nexus (DEN)
Explore brain structure, function and neurological disorders through mixed reality technologies, patient simulations and one of the UK’s largest Anatomage suites in our new £1.27m facility.
Connect with industry to boost your career
Our professional network of hospitals and healthcare providers could help you source real-world research projects or work opportunities.
Study in cutting-edge facilities
Gain professional lab skills thanks to our recent £115m investment into facilities and equipment.
100% coursework
Strengthen your scientific, analytical and critical thinking skills through applied assessments, equipping you to develop innovative and evidence-based solutions to neurological challenges.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Project
Research Methods and Ethics in Biomedical Sciences
Developmental Biology
Neuroanatomy and Physiology
Molecular Neuroscience and Pharmacology
Study and assessment
Study
- Full-time 15% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 85% independent study
Assessment
- Full-time 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A masters qualification typically comprises of 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, a PGCert 60 credits and an MFA 300 credits. During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Taught by experts
MSc Neuroscience is part of the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
It’s great to see our students develop the skills they need to go out into society – having been trained by passionate researchers – and make a difference in so many settings, including research and industry.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
Lower second-class UK honours degree (2:2)
IELTS score
6.5
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Fees and funding
UK and Channel Island students
UK full-time fee to be confirmed
EU and non-EU international students
International full-time fee to be confirmed
Fees may be subject to change. See the tuition fees section below for full details.
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Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
92.7% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, postgraduate taught graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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How to apply
There are no online application routes, please contact our course enquiries team.
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You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
Disclaimers
Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
Important notice
This online prospectus provides an overview of our programmes of study and the University. We regularly update our online prospectus so that our published course information is accurate. Please check back to the online prospectus before making an application to us to access the most up to date information for your chosen course of study.
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