
Course Overview
The MSc Brain Sciences at University of Glasgow is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. The aim of this programme is to help you gain interdisciplinary knowledge “from molecules to mind” and develop research skills in cognitive brain imaging, fundamental neuroscience and brain disorders. Over the last two decades there has been an explosion of interest in brain science across academia, industry and the media. The integration of cognitive brain imaging with neuroscience plays a central part in discovering how the brain functions in health and disease in the 21st century, as illustrated by the Human Brain Project in Europe and The Brain Initiative in the USA. International tuition fees are £11,943 per year, home/UK fees are £4,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements Science Science We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience in addition to lower qualifications. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£11,943
per year
Home Student Fee
£4,500
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Glasgow
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £27,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £21,500 | £26,500 | £33,000 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £33,000 | £38,500 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-05-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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