Neuroscience (PhD, MD, MSc by research) at University of Bristol

You will be studying Neuroscience in the School of Psychology and Neuroscience where you will be part of a vibrant postgraduate community within a world-class research department lead by internationally recognised academic staff. Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system, its functions, and its disorders. Neuroscientists use a range of approaches to study the nervous system at different scales, including molecular and cellular studies of individual neurons and glia, electrophysiological recordings of neural activity, brain imaging, behavioural experiments, and clinical studies in patients.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences  |  Department: School of Psychology and Neuroscience  |  Duration: MScR: up to two years full-time, up to four years part-time. PhD: up to four years full-time, up to eight years part-time.MD: up to five years full-time, up to eight years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Graduates from this programme are well placed to become researchers in universities, research institutes, industry and healthcare. Skills gained from this programme are beneficial in a variety of roles including industry, charities and government.

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