Overview

About the programme

Learn the science behind how the brain and the nervous system work, focusing on the scientific understanding of the nervous system from genes to behaviour. Explore topics such as the neural control of movement, neuropharmacology and disorders of the nervous system, such as motorneuron disease (ALS) and dementia.

The breadth and variety of Psychology and Neuroscience taught in the School at the University of St Andrews is a particular strength, with significant opportunities to collaborate and benefit from a range of techniques applied to understanding the behaviour of humans and other animals.

Programme Structure

Research in psychology and neuroscience typically fall into one of four key themes:

cellular and developmental neuroscience
origins of mind
perception, cognition and action
social and group processes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-27 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 40 other PhDs in Neuroscience in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Other requirements

General requirements

Before submitting an application, applicants must have the support of a potential supervisor.

Documents required by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience are as follows (some funding opportunities may require additional documents):

personal statement (sometimes called a statement of purpose or letter of application)
up-to-date CV or resume
research proposal, including working title, of approximately 500 words, agreed with the potential supervisor
academic transcripts for undergraduate degree and any postgraduate degree completed or in progress (interim transcripts are permitted at this stage where final results are not yet known)
two academic references
sample of written academic work in English of no more than 3000 words

Tuition Fee

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International

25500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25500 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for St Andrews

660 - 1140 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

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