Neuroscience MSc

* Develop independent research skills valuable to a range of scientific careers.

* Learn with peers in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment to explore questions at the forefront of science.

* Build your expertise and hands-on technical skills in the areas of neuroscience that interest you most.

Neuroscientists investigate the mind and brain – from molecules to behaviour. Neuroscience research has a great many applications, from medicine to artificial intelligence.

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 become a valued member of our School of Life Sciences community, with opportunities to network and collaborate across disciplines. Our expertise spans a wide range of approaches to modern neuroscience, including:

* sensory processing

* neural circuits

* synapses and ion channels

* clinical neuroimaging.

On the MSc, you’ll be taught and supervised by our research-intensive faculty:

* our core modules encourage you to explore cellular and systems neuroscience

* a range of options allows you to choose topics that interest you the most

* the research project is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for you to work with one of our research groups.

On graduation, you’ll have valuable transferrable skills for a career in the science sector and beyond.