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MRes - Master of Research
UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
The MRes in Brain Sciences is an innovative research-led programme which brings together expertise from across the Faculty of Brain Sciences and offers you the opportunity to work and train with leading researchers at one of the most highly regarded centres of excellence in brain science in the world. You will gain an understanding of the human brain and its disorders from the molecular to systems level that will reflect the interdisciplinary breadth of cutting-edge research in brain sciences conducted at UCL. You will also gain theoretical and practical knowledge of core personal and professional skills that underpin excellence in research. This programme is ideal for highly motivated students who are interested in understanding the interdisciplinary scope of brain function and dysfunction from the molecular to the systems level, and are seeking a programme that will facilitate integrative, creative and critical thinking in new advances and applied research.
In addition to core modules, Students will study some optional modules.
In addition to core modules, Students will study some optional modules.
In addition to core modules, Students will study some optional modules.
In addition to core modules, Students will study some optional modules.
In addition to core modules, Students will study some optional modules.
All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation in the form of a journal article and an oral examination.
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