Neuroscience and Neuropathology University of Nottingham

Overview

The Neuroscience and Neuropathology programme from University of Nottingham allows you to choose your own area of interest to research.

The supervisors in the school are at the forefront of research in their fields.  Utilising industry standard facilities, along with cutting edge equipment, and the guidance of the supervisors, you will advance the area of life sciences that interests you.

Here in the School of Life Sciences they’re committed to supporting the students’ wellbeing to ensure that your experience studying here is the best it can be. Whether you’re studying silk-weaving spiders or looking for new ways to fight infection, all the students will feel part of the vibrant and diverse research community.

PhD or MRes?

• PhD programmes allow you to research a topic that interests them over the span of 3 to 4 years.  You will be required to submit a thesis on your work at the end of your research period and take part in a viva voce examination.  This is a fantastic opportunity to research an area that is unique to your interests, and help that field grow.

• Masters by Research (MRes) programmes allow you to undertake a substantial amount of independent research while gaining 20 credits of transferable skills training over the span of 12 months. The programmes are flexible in nature and allow you to take some additional accredited taught credits, in consultation with your supervisor.

Careers

83.3% of postgraduates from the School of Life Sciences secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £31,976.