Why choose our MSc by Research in Integrative Neuroscience?
Our MSc by Research in Integrative Neuroscience at The University of Edinburgh is a one-year, full-time Research Masters/ Diploma course spanning all levels of modern Neuroscience (molecular, cellular, systems, regenerative, cognitive, clinical and computational).
Aim
Our aim in the MSc by Research in Integrative Neuroscience is to prepare students for a career in Neuroscience research, e.g. a PhD.
The MSc in Integrative Neuroscience provides a fantastic insight into being a research scientist, and the opportunity to be part of the highly reputable neuroscience community at Edinburgh Uni.
"I performed experiments both independently and as part of a team, and I was thrilled to discover that some of my work was included in a journal article manuscript prepared by our group.
"The assessments for the programme are varied, providing a solid foundation for a PhD - but there is support available should you run into any difficulties. Thanks to this programme, I have now obtained a scholarship for an exciting doctoral training programme.
Our programme
Our programme is designed to allow you to specialise in your particular field of interest, choosing one out of five offered elective courses, while learning from researchers from many neuroscience areas with themed teaching weeks in Semester 1.
In Semester 2 the programme becomes practical, as you start your project(s) in a laboratory setting. You can choose to do two 12 week projects or one 24 week project, which gives you the flexibility to either choose to continue your first project, or begin a second. Learning targets and assessments are structured so that students are encouraged to learn to produce everything a working scientist would be asked to for their research, including short reviews of topical themes in Neuroscience, poster and oral presentations of your project(s), a grant application based on one projects, and your thesis.
Choice of Elective Courses
Comprehensive teaching, with new Elective courses – covering your interests right from the start.
Real-world projects
Our programme has a strong hands-on research emphasis, allowing you to contribute to real-world projects, putting you in an ideal position for a career in research.
Neuroscience research and Edinburgh
- Teaching and research is conducted in more than 120 world-leading Neuroscience groups covering interests from Brain Imaging to Nanoscience.
- The University of Edinburgh is ranked fourth in the UK for research power, based on research quality and breadth. (Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
- The University of Edinburgh is consistently ranked one of the best 50 universities in the world. We are 15th in the 2023 QS World University Rankings.
Edinburgh University and the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
Employability
- This programme is designed to help you in your research career. A high number of students proceed to PhDs in Edinburgh and elsewhere. Other positive next destinations include continued medical studies, teaching and research assistance posts.
- The University of Edinburgh is ranked 10th in the UK and 25th in the world by employers (QS World University Rankings 2022).
Excellent quality of life
The University is at the heart of the city of Edinburgh. Scotland’s inspiring capital is one of Europe’s great cultural hubs and a stimulating place to study.
Student experience
To find out more about the programme, see our students' comments.