Neuroscience (MRes)

This course provides advanced training in integrative neuroscience research, allowing you to acquire the skills needed to succeed as an independent research scientist. You will conduct a year-long research project in a single laboratory while learning techniques and skills through coursework. You will have opportunities to pursue research interests in depth.

Course details

The MRes in Neuroscience is a full-time taught postgraduate programme run by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience. The Programme Coordinator is Dr. Stefan Pulver (sp96@st-andrews.ac.uk)

Highlights

An intensive week-long introductory module prepares students for the programme before the start of Semester 1.

The programme includes a streamlined taught component, comprised of compulsory and optional?modules (60 credits).?

Students conduct a year-long research project in a single laboratory (120 credits).

After your degree

Careers

A large number of psychology and neuroscience postgraduates have gained postdoctoral and lecturing positions in universities across the world.

They have also gone on to pursue postgraduate medical and veterinary degrees in the EU and UK, as well as overseas.

The School provides opportunities for students to gain academic experience by being involved in tutorials, laboratory classes and through conducting independent research.

In addition to pursuing careers in academia, postgraduates within the School have gone on to pursue careers in a variety of fields including industry, education and medicine.

Students need an undergraduate degree (typically 2.1 or higher) in a science-related subject (e.g. neuroscience, chemistry, physics, biology, psychology or computer science). Candidates with other suitable and equivalent qualifications such as relevant work experience or research accomplishments will also be considered.