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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    University of St Andrews

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

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.

Application deadline

01 June 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 29,950per year

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

University information

University of St Andrews

  • University League Table

    4th

  • Campus address

    University of St Andrews, College Gate, St Andrews, KY16 9AJ, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    12th out of 94 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    220 96%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    34th

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    38th

    25

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