MRes Neuroscience at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The MRes Neuroscience is a research-focused masters that applies cutting-edge neuroscience techniques to the nervous system across molecular, cellular, systems and whole-organism levels. It addresses real-world challenges such as ageing, neurological disease, stroke recovery and spinal cord injury repair, and suits students from biological sciences, biomedical sciences, psychology, natural sciences and engineering.

Duration: 12 months full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Advanced Data Analysis Techniques (15 credits), Advanced Research Topics (30 credits) and a 120-credit MRes Research Project. Options include Bioimaging and Motor Control and Neurorehabilitation.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for a PhD or junior research assistant roles, and careers in neurotechnology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, rehabilitation technologies, biomedical data science, clinical research and neuroscience research organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree with at least a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline, normally biological or biomedical sciences; natural sciences or engineering graduates are considered subject to evidence of biological knowledge at an appropriate level. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,300 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total programme tuition fee, UK Source

International applicants: GBP 34,600 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total programme tuition fee, international Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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