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
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Neuroscience View 40 other PhDs in Neuroscience in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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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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27000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27000 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.
- UK (per annum): Standard £4,786, Low £11,000, Medium £17,500, High £23,000
- International (per annum): Standard £27,000, Low £28,500, Medium £34,500, High £40,500
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