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PostgraduateMSc

Neuroscience

University of Sussex
Brighton, England
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1 yearDuration
£27,300Per Year (Intl)
£27,300Intl Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Sussex, the MSc Neuroscience provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course is ideal for you if you have a strong academic record in neuroscience and want to further develop your research skills with greater focus on a research project. With over 50 research groups on campus, Sussex Neuroscience is one of the largest and most interconnected neuroscience communities in the UK. On this course, you’ll be based in the School of Life Sciences and become a valuable part of our community. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Cellular Neuroscience
Systems Neuroscience and Neural Circuits
Synaptic Plasticity and Ion Channel Physiology
Neurodegeneration and Disease Mechanisms
Research Methods in Neuroscience
Sensory Processing and Perception
Advanced Topics in Modern Neuroscience
Major Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,300

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£27,300

Home Student Fee

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English language support If you don’t meet the English language requirements for your degree, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course Visas and immigration Find out how to apply for a student visa Additional admissions information Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) for international students Yes. Browse our courses by subject area Book an Open Day Find out where you’ll live Find out about student life at Sussex Support for international students Visas and immigration support Legal

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
17%Studying
18%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
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About University of Sussex

University of Sussex offers Neuroscience as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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