MSc Brain Sciences

at University of Glasgow

Core Courses And Research Project

• Cognitive Brain Imaging Methods (Pgt)
• Current Research Topics In Psychology, Neuroscience And Brain Imaging
• Data Skills For Reproducible Research (Pgt)
• Designing A Research Project: Biomedical Research Methodology
• Fundamentals Of Neuroscience Research
• Msc Bioscience Research Project (Brain Sciences)
• Neuroscience: Animal Models Of Disease And Function
   

Optional Courses

• Bio-Imaging For Research Scientists
• Neuroinflammation In Health And Disease
• Statistics & Research Design (Pgt)
• Technology Transfer And Commercialisation Of Bioscience Research

 

You should have at least a 2:1 Honours Degree or equivalent in Neuroscience, Psychology, Physiology or a relevant subject. Alternative qualifications, professional experience and 2:2 applicants with a strong subject specific expertise may also be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
 

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country.

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10560
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £27930

The University of Glasgow MSc in Brain Sciences provides you with many career opportunities. 
 

Research: Students from this programme often continue into PhD study across the UK in areas such as psychology and neuroscience or by working in research laboratories in academic settings.
 

Industry: Others obtain teaching or research roles in universities and health institutes while some work in the public and private sectors. 
 

Example of job titles:

• Assistant psychologist

• IT analyst

• Learning support assistant

• Research assistant