Overview

About the programme

We investigate how single neurons acquire electrical properties, how neural circuits are organised, how circuits process sensory information, store memories, plan motor actions and achieve cognitive function.

We also investigate how these networks become dysfunctional in clinical disorders (e.g. Alzheimer's disease, blindness, stroke, schizophrenia) giving rise to symptoms such as memory loss, speech problems, visual deficits and paranoid delusions.

Through recent breakthroughs in techniques such as multi-channel electrophysiological recording, optogenetics, neuroimaging, neurogenetics and computational modelling, all of which are established in Manchester, we have powerful tools at our disposal.

We also exploit and integrate a wide range of model systems: from neuronal cell culture, Drosophila, rodents and humans. This Neuroscience programme is offered at The University of Manchester.

Programme Structure

Our major research themes include:

Regulation of excitability in developing circuits
Coding of sensory signals
Memory and learning
Higher order cognition
Phototransduction & circadian biology
Neuroimaging
The neurobiological basis of brain diseases

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 52 other PhDs in Neuroscience in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Other requirements

General requirements

We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme.
A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification.

Tuition Fee

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International

26500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26500 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4712 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

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

UK (per annum): Standard £4,712, Low £10,000, Medium £17,500, High £22,500
International (per annum): Standard £26,500, Low £27,500, Medium £34,500, High £39,500

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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