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Neuroscience (Biomedical Sciences - Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences) MScR

Neuroscience (Biomedical Sciences - Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences) MScR

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Full time | The University of Edinburgh | 1 year | 09-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

09-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Cognitive Psychology Neuroscience / Neurobiology Biomedical Sciences

Course type

Research

Course Summary

The Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences (CDBS) carries out research at molecular, cellular, systems and behavioural levels to understand fundamental mechanisms and pathways relevant to brain and body function in health and disease.

CDBS investigators exploit rapid advances in the enabling technologies available from genomics, proteomics, imaging, informatics, and in-vivo analysis to understand the function of gene products at the cell, organ and whole-animal level, and to understand cognition and behaviour at the systems, circuit, cellular and molecular level.

They also exploit the most appropriate model organisms/systems to investigate the delicate balance between high biomedical relevance (for example human, mouse, rat) and high genetic power (such as C. elegans, drosophila and zebrafish).

Research encompasses the study of the central and peripheral nervous systems, at multiple levels of analysis, from the molecular and cellular levels through to cognitive neuroscience, brain imaging, and behavioural neuroscience.

The MSc by Research Neuroscience is a full-time 1-year research project done under the supervision of a CDBS Researcher. This programme has no formally taught component and is therefore only suitable for highly motivated students with a clear idea of their research interests and goals, with significant theoretical or practical knowledge of a chosen field. An MSc by full-time research provides an excellent training in laboratory research and a strong grounding for further study at the level of PhD.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,400

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£35,300

Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.