Program Overview
The Integrative Neuroscience at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Integrative Neuroscience programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 23,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Integrative Neuroscience programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Developmental Neurobiology organised by Dr. Tom Pratt
- Neural Circuits: From Ion Channels to Behaviourorganised by Dr. Matthew Nolan
- Neurodegeneration & Regeneration: Disease Modelling and Cell Repairorganised by Prof. Karen Horsburgh
- Axon Initial Segment plasticity in a\nmouse model of Fragile X Syndrome (Peter Kind)
- Cognitive and motor functions in\nneurodegenerative diseases (Thomas Bak)
- Interactions\xa0of\xa0amyloid\xa0beta\xa0and\xa0tau\xa0in\xa0causing\xa0cognitive\xa0decline\xa0in\xa0a\xa0novel\xa0Alzheimer\x92s\xa0disease\nmodel (Tara Spires-Jones)
- Role of primary cilia in the\ndevelopment of stem cells during development of the cerebral cortex (Thomas\nTheil)
- Neuromuscular Junction and Motor Neuron Disease
- Neuroinformatics
- Neural Control Systems
- Model Systems in Neurodevelopment
- Hippocampal Synaptic Physiology and Memory
- Disconnected Mind \x96 the Ageing Brain
- Electrophysiology Workshop
- Membrane and Membrane Protein Biology
- Neurodegeneration and Regeneration: Disease Modelling and Cell Repair
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Candidates for the MSc in Integrative Neuroscience should have a good first degree (at least 2:1 Honours or equivalent) in a science subject. Places on the course are limited and awarded competitively to candidates, who may be interviewed. We also welcome applications from junior scientists within industry, and students wishing to obtain training in Neuroscience after having graduated in another discipline.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 23,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 23,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 20 February 2026
- Start Date for 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months