MSc Clinical Neurology at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

This one-year full-time MSc gives a detailed understanding of the human nervous system, neurological disease and its treatment, including attendance at NHS clinics to learn from patients and clinicians. Conditions covered include stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, dementia, motor neurone disease, Parkinson's and Huntington's.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Medicine and Population Health | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Applied Neuroanatomy and Clinical Neuroscience, Cerebrovascular Disease and Disorders of Consciousness, Neuroinflammation (CNS) and Diseases of the PNS and Neurodegeneration (30 credits each), plus a 60-credit research option.

Career pathways

Graduates include doctors developing sub-speciality neurology experience, and non-clinicians who join NHS Scientific Training Programmes or train as physician associates or doctors. The course also prepares for neuroscience and clinical research and PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject (biomedical science, dentistry, medicine, neurophysiology, neuroscience, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, physiotherapy or other allied health professional degrees). Medical students may intercalate. Applicants must disclose relevant health conditions or disabilities and undergo an Occupational Health check. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or University equivalent. No references or referee details are requested. No supporting statement is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,345 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

International applicants: GBP 37,630 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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