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PhD of Neuroscience
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A science degree on the brain and behaviour, Combining psychology, Biology and chemistry.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Neuroscience can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Neuroscientist
- Researcher
- Neuropsychologist
- Clinical research coordinator
- Neuropharmacologist
- Medical scientist
- Psychiatric technician
- Computational neuroscientist
- Cognitive rehabilitation specialist
- Graduate study
Curriculum
- Four-year major: behavioral neuroscience
- Abnormal psychology
- Genetic analysis
- Sensation and perception
- Equilibrium and reactivity and biophysical chemistry. Optional Pre-Medical (MD) and Pre-Physician Assistant concentrations. Guaranteed internship including neuroscience lab or grant-funded research
- Credits not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification, Often with a master's degree, Plus a research proposal.
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Proposal.
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadlines on its degree finder page. Identify a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the programme asks for one. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide an academic CV
- Proposal
- Transcripts
- Two references and English language evidence. Attend an interview if the programme requires one. Accept the offer when it arrives. Apply early if you need a visa
- As the page advises.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £36,540 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £47,367 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Edinburgh BioQuarter |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
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The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £36,540 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £47,367 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
An interview is required.
12879 scholarships are connected to this program.

