Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences
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Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences PhD & MScR opportunities

CCBS offers postgraduate research degrees in Clinical Brain Sciences or in Psychiatry.

About the PhD in Clinical Brain Sciences / PhD in Psychiatry

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Our PhD programmes span the breadth of discovery, translational and clinical brain sciences and mental health research. They are suitable for both scientists and medically qualified doctors.

About the MScR Psychiatry

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Our Masters by Research (MScR) programme in Psychiatry can be a stand-alone research degree or an excellent springboard to a PhD.

How to apply for a CCBS postgraduate research degree

How to apply for a PhD in Clinical Brain Sciences, or an MScR or PhD in Psychiatry.

Frequently asked questions about CCBS postgraduate study

The most commonly asked questions about our MScR and PhD programmes.