Overview

The Neuroscience degree from Cardiff University , pursues a broad range of neurobiological research, spanning from the molecular to the behavioural levels.

The Division is a member of the Cardiff Neuroscience Centre (CNC), which brings together research in neuroscience, psychology and psychiatric genetics and genomics. The Neuroscience Division also hosts the experimental MRI centre (EMRIC) and Brain Repair Group.

Distinctive features

Member of the Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Institute (NMH RI), bringing together researchers based in the School of Biosciences, School of Medicine and School of Psychology.

Brain Repair Group.

Experimental MRI Centre (EMRIC).

Career prospects

Our graduates have gone on to work in a variety of fields. The following list is indicative of the range of specialisms of former students:

biochemist

educational psychologist
clinical neuropsychologist
psychiatrist
neurologist
doctor
psychopharmacologist
neuropathologist
neurophysiologist
biotechnologists
patent agent
science writer
academic publisher
clinical trails management
speech therapist
physiotherapist
occupational therapist
biostatistician
neural engineer

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Programme Structure

The spectrum of research activities include:

neural differentiation of human and mouse stem cells

gene regulation in response to physiological stimuli

cellular and neuronal network mechanisms of sleep

mood stabilizers and the cellular basis of bipolar mood disorder

advanced optical techniques for imaging dendritic spines and calcium dynamics

ghrelin and the regulation of neuroendocrine processes

functional differentiation of adult peripheral sensory neurons

intracellular signalling in learning and memory

mechanisms of neuronal plasticity in the cerebral cortex

neuro-imaging of plasticity and sensory processing

plasticity in the developing visual system

molecular, cellular and neural processes of long-term and emotional memory

cellular, genetic and neuronal network mechanisms of epilepsy

ageing in the autonomic nervous system

cell based therapies for Huntington’s and Parkinson’s disease

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-07-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are asked to hand in a research proposal alongside their application.

If you are applying for an advertised project, there is no requirement of submitting a research proposal – instead please submit a statement of support.

Note: Students must submit evidence of funding wherever possible, especially when funded by external sponsors.
Suitable for graduates in biological and related sciences, including anatomy, physiology and pathology, aural and oral sciences, biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, computer science and informatics, forensic science, genetics, medicine, neuroscience, optometry and vision sciences, mathematics and statistics, pharmacology, psychology, sport sciences and zoology.

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Tuition Fee

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International

24450 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24450 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4712 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Cardiff

628 - 1066 GBP /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Distinctive features

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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