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About

The Neuroscience degree from Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Biosciences research programmes (PhD, MPhil, MD).

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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

    Programme Structure

    Research areas include:

    • neuronal development
    • molecular and cellular neuroscience
    • neurophysiology
    • synaptic plasticity, learning and memory, and
    • neurodegeneration and the ageing nervous system.

    Key information

    Duration

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

    Start dates & application deadlines

    Delivered

    On Campus

    What students do after studying

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    Academic requirements

    GPA admission requirements GPA
    Upper Second Class

    Student insurance

    Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

    • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
    • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
    • Liability
    • Home contents and baggage
    • Accidents
    • Legal aid

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    Other requirements

    General requirements

    • A 1st or Upper 2nd class UK honours degree or equivalent is usually required.
    • 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.

    Tuition Fee

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    • International

      25450 GBP/year
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 25450 GBP per year during 36 months.
    • National

      4786 GBP/year
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

    Living costs for Cardiff

    628 - 1066 GBP /month
    Living costs

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

    Funding

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    Scholarships Information

    Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Neuroscience.

    Available Scholarships

    You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

    Provided by university
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Fulbright-Cardiff University scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Cardiff University
    Cardiff, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Fulbright-Cardiff University scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Cardiff University
    Cardiff, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    10000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Cardiff University
    Cardiff, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Cardiff University Marshall Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Cardiff University
    Cardiff, United Kingdom
    Independent provider
    Grant
    19000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Scholarships for PhD Students
    Merit-based

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    Junhua Li
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    15000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2025
    Amberscholar Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Amber Student
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    28 Feb 2025
    Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Boustany Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    30 Mar 2025
    Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
    Merit-based

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    Aga Khan Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1652 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
    Merit-based Need-based

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    UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
    Merit-based

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    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    26 Feb 2025
    Dream Chaser Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Salvado Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    90000 AUD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    The Ramsay Centre
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2025
    Scholarship for students with disabilities
    Need-based

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    Anonymous Hope Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
    Merit-based Need-based

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    American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2025
    Voice Talent Online Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Voice Talent Online
    Location not available

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