Study Brain Sciences MRes at UCL (University College London) in the UK, Brain Sciences
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Brain Sciences MRes

UK

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What will I learn?

The MRes in Brain Sciences is an innovative research-led programme which brings together expertise from across the Faculty of Brain Sciences and offers you the opportunity to work and train with leading researchers at one of the most highly regarded centres of excellence in brain science in the world. You will gain an understanding of the human brain and its disorders from the molecular to systems level that will reflect the interdisciplinary breadth of cutting-edge research in brain sciences conducted at UCL. You will also gain theoretical and practical knowledge of core personal and professional skills that underpin excellence in research. This programme is ideal for highly motivated students who are interested in understanding the interdisciplinary scope of brain function and dysfunction from the molecular to the systems level, and are seeking a programme that will facilitate integrative, creative and critical thinking in new advances and applied research.

Which department am I in?

Brain Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£42,700.00 (US$ 55,144) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor of Science degree from a UK university in an appropriate scientific discipline (e.g. neuroscience, cognitive science, biological and biomedical science, medicine, anatomy, physiology, psychology, computer science) or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Preference will be given to applicants who have both core knowledge of direct relevance to the MRes programme and relevant expertise and skills in empirical research.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About UCL (University College London)

UCL is London’s Global University, offering world-class teaching, research, and career outcomes in one of the world’s most diverse and dynamic cities.

  • Ranked 9th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026)
  • #2 in the world for research power (REF 2021)
  • Diverse programmes, including global ranking leaders
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