The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow is inviting applications for its MSc Neuroscience & Mental Health course starting in September 2023
MSc Neuroscience & Mental Health
The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow is inviting applications for its MSc Neuroscience & Mental Health course starting in September 2023.
The course has been designed, with industry feedback, to fill a gap in the postgraduate market for a strong research-led neuroscience master’s degree.
You’ll develop extensive knowledge and a clear understanding of the practicalities involved in research, drug discovery and development of therapeutic interventions for disorders of the nervous system.
You’ll have access to expertise and facilities for in vivo animal studies, such as models for different aspects of learning & memory. The course will include training in associated ethical & legal considerations.
Dr Susan Chalmers, course leader says “With one person being diagnosed with dementia every 3 minutes in the UK, plus an ageing population and no current treatment options other than symptom management, there’s a huge, increasing need for skilled graduates in this field”.
What you’ll learn
During this master’s course you’ll:
develop an understanding of in vivo models, plus cutting-edge techniques and technologies used in neuroscience research and drug development
gain the ability to conduct independent research and also to work as part of a team, with an appreciation of other disciplines’ contribution to drug discovery, development and delivery for neurological and mental health conditions
gain confidence in transferable skills and be effective independent lifelong learners
gain insight into entrepreneurship and commercialisation within the pharmaceutical industry
The course is taught by leading neuroscience academics from Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences, recognised as one of the leading departments of its kind in the UK. You’ll therefore be taught by researchers working at the forefront of areas such as optogenetics, sensory signal processing, neuronal network interconnectivity, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and neuroimmunology.
Several modules on the course are also taught by our experts in drug development & delivery. This will give you perspectives on developing and delivering drugs to the brain.
The Institute has state-of-the-art facilities including electrophysiology, high-resolution imaging, rodent behavioural testing and in vivo optogenetic manipulation, as well as custom-built electrophysiology simulation software to support learning of the mechanisms that underpin nerve cell function.
Eligibility– Minimum second-class honours degree (2:2) or international equivalent in a biological, medical or chemical discipline. Students from mathematics or engineering background may also be considered. English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).
Fee- £25,450 for international students for 2023/ 24
Scholarship- Scholarships of between £4,000 – £6,000 are available to new international students joining a postgraduate taught master’s degree in the Faculty of Science at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow in the 2023/2024 academic year.
For further information – https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduatetaught/neurosciencementalhealth/#whythiscourse or contact: [email protected]