MSc Molecular Neuroscience at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Ranked 7th globally in the Times Higher Education subject rankings for research quality in medical and health subjects ( THE 2026). Knowledge of the brain in health and disease is still in its infancy. If yes, then studying the MSc Molecular Neuroscience will be an excellent starting point.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Department: School of Psychology and Neuroscience | Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time. Part-time options to be discussed with the programme director | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc Molecular Neuroscience is a one-year full-time programme consisting of six taught units and a research project. The taught units are divided over two teaching blocks and are followed by the research project. The taught units cover topics such as cell signalling, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenetics, stem cells, neurodegenerative disease including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, stress, mental health and psychiatric disease, and established and next generation research and therapy methods in neuroscience.

Career pathways

Graduating from the MSc Molecular Neuroscience can open several different career paths. Many graduates of the programme have secured PhD studentships in the UK or in other parts of the world, including the USA, Australia and Germany.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second class honours degree or an international equivalent in biomedical sciences, life sciences, health sciences, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, medicine, neuroscience, pharmacy, psychology or related science discipline such as computer science, physiotherapy and sport science. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. English language: profile level E.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,900 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,700 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time. Part-time options to be discussed with the programme direct

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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