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Neuroscience MRes

Newcastle University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    Newcastle University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

This course is for graduates with a BSc in life or other sciences. It is also suitable for intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students.

Overview

You'll develop your own bespoke course with our broad range of taught modules. You'll then complete a 24-week research project.

Our teaching is research-informed. Course content changes to reflect developments in:

  • the discipline
  • the requirements of external bodies and partners
  • student feedback

Neuroscience is a competitive research area. Your studies will be centered around academia. You'll also have an opportunity to access industry experience in some cases.

What you'll learn

You'll study subject-specific content in neuroscience research. You'll add to these modules from a broad range of complementary options. You'll also have training in general research principles, professional and key skills.

Your future

This MRes can be a pathway for a career in scientific research in academia and industry. It is also excellent preparation for a PhD.

Careers

Graduates from the Faculty of Medical Sciences MRes at Newcastle have undertaken a wide range of roles. This includes:

  • project manager
  • research associate
  • associate consultant
  • senior analysts
  • research scientist
  • Marie Curie early stage researcher
  • clinical research associate
  • medical information and patient safety executive
  • medical writer
  • medical doctor

    • research laboratory technician

    sales representative

    immunology development manager

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 30,400per year

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

University information

Newcastle University

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    Medical Student Office, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4HH, United Kingdom

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Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses, with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival, and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    31st out of 94 2

    22nd out of 36 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    147 65%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    42nd

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    67th

    21

  • Entry standards

    / Max 247
    179 73%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    20th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    12th

    10

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