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- Neuroscience MSc
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Whitechapel
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
06-JAN-25, 15-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
From the bench to the bedside — help to transfer neuroscience and pharmacological discoveries into clinical use. Study topics from the principles of drug design and development to the clinical aspects of the management of major neurological diseases. The clinical component is unique to this course and ties together the scientific, clinical and personal aspects of neurological disease.
Gain a thorough grounding in the principles underlying neuroscience and translational medicine
Focus on diseases of the nervous system and the challenges associated with developing better therapies
Explore laboratory methods and models used in drug discovery and the specific methodology of clinical trials
Learn the steps involved in the development and implementation of new treatments and how to apply this knowledge in a future professional role
Undertake your own research in writing your dissertation
Also available as a PGCert and PGDip
Assessment
You will be assessed using a combination of final written examinations and a series of in-course assessments.
The in-course assessments consist of literature reviews, oral presentations, case analyses and clinical trial protocol discussions.
You will spend nine weeks on the Research Project in the lab, which is then assessed based on a 12,000-word dissertation.
Career paths
Many of our graduates go on to prestigious positions within the NHS (e.g. Airedale General Hospital, St George's Hospital, University College Hospital, University Hospital of Burton and Derby), the Oxford Vaccine Group, and other non-medical employment.
Many are working in positions such as Doctor, Laboratory Assistant, Clinical Trials Data Manager, Trial Coordinator, Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer, Research Scientists in academia or industry, Independent Scientific Investigators, Medical and Science writers, and Marketing and Communications roles.
Application deadline
09 December 2024, 01 September 2025
Modules
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University information
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University League Table
50th
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Campus address
Queen Mary University of London, Admissions and Recruitment Office, Mile End Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 4NS, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
32nd out of 94 8
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Entry standards
/ Max 228141 62%38th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10075.0 75%52nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.06 76%52nd
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