MRes Neuroscience

The MRes in Neuroscience is a full-time taught postgraduate programme run by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience.

Highlights

• • An intensive week-long introductory module prepares students for the programme before the start of Semester 1.

• • The programme includes a streamlined taught component, comprised of compulsory and optional modules (60 credits).

• • Students conduct a year-long research project in a single laboratory (120 credits).

Teaching format

The course begins with a week-long intensive module which continues during Semester 1 with a weekly seminar series. Over two semesters, students will also complete two additional Honours-level modules.

Teaching methods include:

• • lectures

• • seminars

• • laboratory practicals

• • guided independent study.

The modules are assessed principally by written work and oralonline presentations.

During Semester 1 and 2, and during the summer months, students will conduct an original research project culminating in a written thesis, which forms the main component of assessed work.

Further particulars regarding curriculum development.