Brain Sciences MSc

The aim of this programme is to help you gain interdisciplinary knowledge “from molecules to mind” and develop research skills in cognitive brain imaging, fundamental neuroscience and brain disorders. Over the last two decades there has been an explosion of interest in brain science across academia, industry and the media. The integration of cognitive brain imaging with neuroscience plays a central part in discovering how the brain functions in health and disease in the 21st century, as illustrated by the Human Brain Project in Europe and The Brain Initiative in the USA.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

• Study in an institute striving to understand the brain at multiple levels of function, from cells to cognition using approaches ranging from molecular, cellular and systems level investigations to brain imaging.
• Attend seminars on a wide range of topics given by eminent external speakers visiting the Institute from around the world as part of our Current Research Topics course.
• Receive training in research design, data handling, data analysis, and reporting of results.
• Develop in-depth specialist knowledge to enhance further academic research as well as transferable skills for a career outside academia.
• The brain science programme allows choice and flexibility through optional taught courses.
• Join a vibrant community of masters students from other programmes and for your research project you will be based in laboratories alongside PhD students, postdocs and senior researchers.
• Gain skills in critical appraisal, independent working, presentations, writing scientific documents and time management through our range of teaching methods and assessments.

CAREER PROSPECTS

The University of Glasgow MSc in Brain Sciences provides you with many career opportunities.

Research: Students from this programme often continue into PhD study across the UK in areas such as psychology and neuroscience or by working in research laboratories in academic settings.

Industry: Others obtain teaching or research roles in universities and health institutes while some work in the public and private sectors.

You should have at least a Second-class Honours Degree or equivalent in Neuroscience, Psychology, Physiology or a relevant subject. Alternative qualifications will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.