PhD Neuroscience & Psychology at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research aims to understand the central nervous system from cells to cognition to social interactions, through four centres: Neuroscience, Stroke and Brain Imaging, Cognitive Neuroimaging and Social Interaction. Topics include fMRI brain imaging, brain oscillations, TMS, pain circuits, synaptic plasticity, schizophrenia, spinal cord injury and stroke.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences | Department: School of Psychology and Neuroscience | Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Individual research project based on the expertise of principal investigators, with access to cognitive imaging, a high-field small-bore animal scanner, confocal and electron microscopy and high-performance computing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, MVLS cover letter, two references. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (other accepted tests include TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic (test centre) and Cambridge C1/C2).

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). 2027/28 full-time annual tuition (international and EU). UK fee for 2027/28 to be confirmed (2026/27 UK fee was GBP 5,238). Part-time study is charged at half the full-time annual fee. Excludes possible bench fees (research support costs) set in the offer Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5 years part-time

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