Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience and Machine Learning, Ph. D. | University College London (UCL) | London, United Kingdom
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Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience and Machine Learning

48 months
Duration
32100 GBP/year
5860 GBP/year
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About

Students at the Gatsby Unit at University College London study toward a PhD in Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience and Machine Learning. You will network extensively with the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre and other UCL experimental groups.

Overview

The Gatsby Unit is a world-class centre for theoretical neuroscience and machine learning. The Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit from University College London (UCL) provides a unique opportunity for a critical mass of theoreticians to interact closely with each other and with other world-class research groups across UCL. 

Teaching is supplemented with regular research talks, journal clubs and reading groups, extensive seminar programmes and participation in international conferences. As a student you will have ready access to all members of academic staff, not just your immediate supervisors. 

Careers

It is expected that most Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience and Machine Learning students will go on to postdoctoral positions in institutions across the world although some may take up posts in industry as senior research scientists or similar.

Most of our graduates have continued within the Computational Neuroscience and Machine Learning fields. 63% of PhD alumni have secured academic positions in top Institutions such as University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Edinburgh University, MPI for Intelligent Systems, Columbia, Princeton, Caltech, École Normale Supérieure Paris and HHMI Janelia Research Campus.

25% of PhD alumni have gone on to work in organisations including Google DeepMind, Amazon, Facebook, Samsung, Babylon Health, and others. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:
  • Systems and Theoretical Neuroscience
  • Probabilistic and Unsupervised Learning
  • Approximate Inference and Learning in Probabilistic Models
  • Advanced Topics in Machine Learning
  • Theoretical Neuroscience
  • Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning Course

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Applicants must have a strong analytical background, a keen interest in neuroscience or machine learning and a relevant first degree at a minimum of upper second-class UK Bachelor's level or an overseas equivalent, for example in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics, Psychology or Statistics.
  • Students seeking to combine work in neuroscience and machine learning are particularly encouraged to apply.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    32100 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 32100 GBP per year during 48 months.
  • National

    5860 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 5860 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 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 Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience and Machine Learning.

Available Scholarships

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

United Kingdom
Oman Embassy Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The Bartlett Promise PhD Scholarship
19668 GBP
Grant
11 May 2024
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Sasakawa Studentship
10000 GBP
Grant
16 Mar 2023
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Overseas Research Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
14 Jan 2023
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Egypt Missions Scheme Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
EGA IfWH BAME PhD Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Sep 2022
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
CONACYT Graduate Fellowship
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Turkish Embassy Fee Partnership
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
GUATEFUTURO Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
226 countries / Need-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Various benefits
Grant
31 Oct 2022
Deadline

Leopold Figl Foundation
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
United Kingdom
Amber Scholar
5000 GBP
Grant
14 Jun 2023
Deadline

Unknown
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Full Support for Tuition and Costs of Living- PhD Scholarship at the University of Essex
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Junhua Li
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
1516 GBP
Grant
15 Dec 2022
Deadline

UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
United Kingdom
GREAT Scholarship 2023
10000 GBP
Grant
01 Jun 2023
Deadline

British Council - Accreditation UK
18 countries / Merit-based
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Various benefits
Grant
31 Mar 2022
Deadline

Aga Khan Foundation
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Sambla
Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

iVisa
Worldwide
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
29 Jun 2023
Deadline

IvyPanda
Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

IELTS from 6 to 9
Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Anonymous Hope Fund

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