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Neuroscience MSci

University of Southampton

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science - MSci

  • Location

    Main Site - Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Understanding the brain's development, structure, and function is one of science’s greatest challenges.Your four-year integrated Neuroscience masters, based in our multi-million pound, state-of-the-art Life Sciences building, covers the breadth of this field encompassing molecular, cellular and systems neuroscience, neuroimmunology, neurodegeneration, and neuropharmacology through our extensive range of modules.After expert training and guidance in subjects as diverse as cell biology, genetics and biochemistry, you will graduate well equipped with the fundamental sciences to tackle this truly interdisciplinary subject matter and ready to start your career.You will build on the foundation of biomedical sciences in year one, with increasing neuroscience specialisation through successive years. This culminates in the final-year in an extensive individual research project, supported by a unique ‘Advanced Neuroscience’ module in which leading researchers give master classes, preparing you for a neuroscience career.You can spend a year working in the pharmaceutical industry between years two and three and there are also opportunities to spend a semester at a partner university aboard during year two.This course provides an ideal stepping stone to scientific or clinically-related postgraduate research, or careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Graduates will also be well-equipped to study postgraduate medicine.99% of Biological Sciences graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2020/2021).

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 27,400per year

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

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University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, England

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Southampton is proud of its inclusive global community and welcomes students from over 130 countries.
As a truly global university, Southampton has many opportunities for students to develop intercultural skills through its wide variety of clubs and societies.
Specialist careers support and paid year in employment and internship opportunities prepare international students for their future.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    27th out of 94 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    150 66%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    34th

    28

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    60th

    19

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