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Integrative Neuroscience MScR (Postgraduate Research, 1 year) University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Master's
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
The programme is not described as fully funded; most students combine funding sources such as loans, family support, savings, work income, employer sponsorship, or scholarships. There is no application fee. Tuition fees apply, and there are additional programme costs of £3,000 plus living costs.
Deadline
Jun 2, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Edinburgh
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Integrative Neuroscience MScR at the University of Edinburgh is a full-time, 1-year postgraduate research programme for students interested in neuroscience, biological and biomedical sciences, cognitive neuroscience, neurodegeneration, and related research methods.
The programme is based in the Edinburgh Medical School at the University of Edinburgh and is designed for students preparing for a PhD or a research-focused career. It combines taught neuroscience training with substantial research experience in Edinburgh’s neuroscience community, which includes more than 150 research groups. Students complete either two 12-week research projects or one 24-week project.
Training covers areas such as neural development, synaptic physiology, neuroimaging, neuroinformatics, neurobiology of behaviour, neurodevelopmental disorders, cognition, and disease-related neuroscience. The course also develops scientific writing, data analysis, research design, poster presentation, and oral presentation skills.
Eligibility highlights: applicants normally need a UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in biological or biomedical sciences (including neuroscience or psychology), or a medical, dental, or veterinary degree. Chinese applicants must meet the stated percentage thresholds. All applicants must meet English language requirements.
Funding and costs: the page does not state a scholarship or studentship. Tuition fees apply, there is no application fee, and the programme has additional costs of £3,000. Students are expected to cover living costs and arrange or confirm funding for programme-related costs during registration.
Application window: selection deadlines for 2027/28 are 1 February 2027, 2 April 2027, and 2 June 2027. The programme advises early application, especially for visa or funding needs.
How to apply: apply online via the University of Edinburgh programme page. Select the MScR Integrative Neuroscience programme, begin the application, and upload your transcripts, degree certificates, references, English language evidence, personal statement, and supporting documents. A research proposal and supervisor are not required at the application stage.
Funding details
The programme is not described as fully funded; most students combine funding sources such as loans, family support, savings, work income, employer sponsorship, or scholarships. There is no application fee. Tuition fees apply, and there are additional programme costs of £3,000 plus living costs.
What's required
Applicants need a UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in biological or biomedical sciences (including neuroscience or psychology), or a medical, dental, or veterinary degree. For applicants from China, the programme requires a minimum of 80% from a university on the Priority List or 85% from any recognised university. All applicants must meet the English language requirements, which can be satisfied by an approved test or a degree taught and assessed in English, and must submit two references, a personal statement, relevant skills/training details, evidence of any published work, transcripts, degree certificates, and English language evidence if applicable.
How to apply
Apply online through the University of Edinburgh programme page. Choose the MScR Integrative Neuroscience programme, then start your application and upload all required supporting documents, including references and transcripts. Submit by one of the selection deadlines; the final listed round is 2 June 2027.
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