Neuroscience MSc

at King's College London

Required modules

The course is divided into taught and research modules. Over the course of your study you will take modules totaling 180 credits.
 

• A1 Fundamental Neuroscience (30 credits)
• A2 Fundamental Neuroscience (30 credits)
• A3 Fundamental Neuroscience (30 credits)

Optional modules

In addition, students take 30 credits from a choice of optional modules that may typically include:
 

• Neurodegeneration Research (30 credits)
• Neuroimaging: Investigating Brain Function and Dysfunction (30 credits)
• Cognitive Neuroscience Research (30 credits)
• Neural Stem Cells & Nervous System Repair Research (30 credits)
• C Research Project module
   

The research component will allow students to gain training and experience in hypothesis-driven academic research. Students choosing a research project in the same subject area as their specialised module may graduate with MSc Neuroscience within that specialty.
 

• C Research project in Neuroscience (60 credits)

Standard requirements

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above.

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Other requirements

The normal minimum entry requirements are an undergraduate degree with 2:1 honours in a biological discipline; or a a medical degree (MBBS or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-biological degree or with a lower class may be considered.

UK:

Full time: £14,070 per year 
 

International:

Full time: £32,940 per year 
 

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

This course provides excellent training for students who wish to pursue a broad range of careers including an academic or research career, or those who wish to enter medical school, the pharmaceutical industry, or train as clinical psychologists, or work as scientific writers.