MSc Integrative Neuroscience at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The MSc Integrative Neuroscience provides interdisciplinary knowledge from molecules to mind, with research skills in cognitive brain imaging, fundamental neuroscience and brain disorders. Students complete a research project in laboratories alongside PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and senior researchers. Facilities include 3 Tesla fMRI, MEG/EEG, TMS and a 7 Tesla experimental MRI scanner.

Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses are Fundamentals of Neuroimaging, Data Skills for Reproducible Research, Fundamentals of Neuroscience Research, Neuroscience: Animal Models of Disease and Function, and the MSc Bioscience Research Project (Brain Sciences). Options include Approaches to Neurotechnology, Bio-Imaging for Research Scientists, Neural circuits and behaviour and Statistics & Research Design.

Career pathways

Graduates often continue to PhD study in psychology and neuroscience or work in academic research laboratories; others take teaching or research roles in universities and health institutes or work in the public and private sectors. Example roles: research assistant, laboratory technician, teaching fellow, data scientist.

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Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Psychology, Neuroscience or Physiology with at least 70% of credit-bearing modules in Science; degrees in Computing Science, Forensics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biosciences or Arts-based Psychology with a focus on Neuroscience and Statistics may also be accepted. Evidence of training in statistics is required (from the degree or other qualified sources). Significant relevant work experience may be considered alongside lower qualifications. International applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 92 overall with no subtest below 4.5 for tests from 21 January 2026; PTE Academic test centre 65 overall with no subtest below Reading 60, Listening 60, Speaking 65, Writing 60). International applications for September 2027 entry are accepted in six rounds from 1 October 2026 to 8 July 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,063 for the whole programme (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee for the 12-month MSc. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 for the whole programme (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee for the 12-month MSc. £2,000 deposit required. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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