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Neuroscience & Psychology PhD

University of Glasgow

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Glasgow

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

We strive to understand the central nervous system at multiple levels of function, from cells to cognition to social interactions. Our approaches range from molecular, cellular and experimental systems to the brain imaging of human behaviour and cognition as well as social level investigations.

OVERVIEW

Discovering how the central nervous system functions normally and how it is affected by disease and injury present major challenges for biological and medical research in the 21st century. Over the last two decades there has been an explosion of interest in understanding the normal function of the brain illustrated by launching of the Human Brain Project and the Brain Initiative. In parallel the huge burden of neurological and psychiatric disorders on society and the current lack of effective treatments means there is an urgent need to develop new approaches.

Four centres of excellence

Neuroscience

Stroke and Brain Imaging

Cognitive Neuroimaging

Social Interaction

Via their interactions, our centres aim to understand brain networks at multiple levels of function, from cells to cognition with a strong emphasis on imaging and computational analyses of each level. Our translational efforts are directed at a range of disorders including pain, stroke, spinal cord injury, neurodevelopmental disorder and schizophrenia.

Our staff and students have access to world-class imaging infrastructure and supporting high-performance computing facilities. This provides strong unifying technological and methodological links across the different centres of the INP, including a state-of-the-art platform of cognitive imaging in humans, a high field small bore animal scanner, dedicated confocal and electron microscopy facilities, as well as cutting edge equipment to measure dynamic social signals.

A PhD programme in Neuroscience and Psychology is based on individual research projects covering an exciting range of topics including:

non-invasive multimodal brain imaging using fMRI

dynamics of auditory and visual processing

functions of brain oscillations

neuroendocrine effects on social interactions

neuromodulation via TMS

spinal cord and brainstem circuits in pain

molecular mechanisms of synaptic transmission and plasticity

neural control of respiration

schizophrenia

spinal cord injury

rett syndrome

imaging in acute stroke

stroke clinical trial and design

stem cells as treatment for stroke

experimental stroke

cortical circuits mediating perception and memory

circadian rhythms

Tuition fees

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£ 30,240per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    28th

  • Campus address

    University of Glasgow, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G12 8QQ, Scotland

A wide range of international scholarships are available including International Excellence scholarships and postgraduate awards.
Meet students from across the university with over 250 clubs and societies available – ranging from international student societies to the Baking Society.
Pre-sessional English language provision available prior to starting university, and English language support options throughout the duration of study.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    11th out of 94 1

    12th out of 118 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    209 92%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    26th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    11th

    5
  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    209 98%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    13th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    58th

    46

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