Overview

This MSci Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology course offered at The University of Manchester combines major topics in cognitive neuroscience and psychology to offer a broad grounding in this exciting field of behavioural science.In contrast to the three-year BSc, this four-year MSci features a number of master's level units in third year (including coverage of Open Science principles and programming using the open-source statistical software package, R).

In the fourth year you will focus on a research project, during which you will be fully immersed in a research environment.

Careers

The significant research skills and experience you will gain in the Year 4 MSci research project will pave the way for a PhD, as well as preparing you for work in both industry and academia.

Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology graduates are well qualified to work as researchers in universities, pharmaceutical and bioscience companies and institutes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Tutorials

Laboratory Science

Experimental Biology - Human Biology

Writing and Referencing Skills (online unit)

Drugs: From Molecules to Man

Excitable Cells: the Foundations of Neuroscience

Research Methods & Statistics

Cognition

Brain & Behaviour

Sensation & Perception

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

The final deadline is 30 June, however, we recommend you apply until 25 January.

Language

English

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100

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7

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Neuroscience Cognitive Science View 776 other Bachelors in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

A-level

We require grades AAA-ABB, including two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths (the Hard Sciences). You must have a grade A in at least one Hard Science and pass the practical assessments in these subjects.
Your offer will be based on the above criteria as well as your predicted grades and past performance.

AS-level

We normally require 3 full A-levels. We may exceptionally accept two AS-levels at grades AB or higher in place of the third non-science A-level. Applicants should contact the Admissions Office to discuss their particular circumstances.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34500 GBP / year

≈ 34500 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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