MSc Neuroscience for Drug Discovery at Aston University

Programme overview

Neuroscience for Drug Discovery is a specialised area combining neuroscience and pharmacology that focuses on using insights from fundamental neuroscience research to discover and develop novel pharmaceutical interventions for the treatment of neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s and auto-immune diseases. It represents an interdisciplinary approach that combines the knowledge of how the nervous system functions with treatment targets and drug development strategies. Once potential drug targets are identified, researchers work on identifying compounds or drugs that can modulate these key elements and restore normal function or alleviate symptoms.

Faculty: College of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: One year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In the taught stage, you will study the following core modules, in addition to three of the optional modules: Advanced Neuroscience: A comprehensive and deep dive into the science of anatomy, physiology, cellular and molecular neuroscience. Learn how our brains work from the molecular level, increasing in complexity to whole organisms.

Career pathways

Our teaching is research-led and prepares graduates for careers across a variety of sectors including academic research, pharmaceutical, medical, and clinical roles, and wider scientific professions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from candidates interested in this course who have the skills and desire to excel. All candidates are considered on an individual basis based on their qualifications, experience, references and motivation. The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor. All applicants require Lower Second-class Honours degree (2:2 or equivalent) from a recognised university in a suitable science or medical science subject (e.g. Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Medicine) IELTS 6.0 minimum across all

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fees Source

International applicants: GBP 24,800 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fees Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year

Apply through the official page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/applicant-portal

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