Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Neuroscience of Mental Health at University of York. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course provides you with a deep understanding of the brain mechanisms that malfunction in individuals with mental health conditions, and an ability to link this understanding to treatments for mental illness. You'll study how the brain, neurochemistry and genetics contribute to the behavioural patterns that we observe in different mental illnesses. You'll also examine how the understanding and treatment of psychiatric disorders has been improved by the advent of modern neuroscientific techniques, including neuroimaging and brain stimulation. International tuition fees are £32,900 per year, home/UK fees are £13,900 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£32,900
per year
Home Student Fee
£13,900
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 York
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £28,000 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £28,000 | £33,000 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £31,500 | £37,000 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-04-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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