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Overview

Our Neuroscience MSc course offers multidisciplinary training in a range of neuroscience topics, particularly those relevant to psychiatry, psychology and neurology. It prepares graduates from diverse backgrounds for the next stage of their careers, whether that be further full-time study in a neuroscience-related academic research environment, or employment in an academic, clinical or pharmaceutical organisation.

Please note that the two year part-time programme runs on alternate years.

Key benefits

  • Attracts students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Provides specialised graduate training in several neuroscience fields, both clinical and non-clinical.
  • Prepares all graduates for the next stage of their careers. The research-led teaching equips graduates for careers in a broad range of sectors, including academic research, medical, and pharmaceutical environments, and scientific publishing.
  • Based at King's Denmark Hill campus, you will be part of a large mental health and neuroscience community where students, researchers and clinicians work side by side. Close links with NHS partners such as South London and Maudsley bring real-world clinical perspectives into your learning, while the smaller, specialist campus helps you build strong connections with staff and peers, in a focused environment just ten minutes by train from central London.
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I would recommend the MSc Neuroscience and studying at the IoPPN to anyone with a passion for the subject, no matter the background! I was given an incredible opportunity in undertaking the course, exploring my interests within neuroscience and making connections that led to most of the opportunities I have today.
Elena
ElenaPast student, Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner/GSTT Guy’s Cancer Centre, Head & Neck Clinical Trials

Course essentials

Our Neuroscience course features three core fundamental modules, followed by one optional module of your choice, and concludes with a research project lasting approximately 20-weeks.

We employ a delivery method designed to provide a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching is complemented and supported by innovative technology, incorporating elements of digital learning and assessment.

Application closing date guidance

Full-time MSc

We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed. We may need to request further information from you during the application process.

Our first application deadline is on 9 March 2027 (23:59 UK time).

The final application deadlines for this course are:

  • Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2027 (23:59 UK time)
  • Home fee status: 25 August 2027 (23:59 UK time)

After the first application deadline in March:

  • if the course is not yet full, we will continue to accept applications until all available places are filled up to the final application deadlines above
  • if the course becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the course to further applications
Part-time MSc

This course is next expected to run in September 2028 and so, is not currently open for applications.

Base campus

Denmark Hill Students

Denmark Hill Campus

Home to leading faculties in psychiatry, medicine and dentistry, the Denmark Hill Campus combines world‑class health research and strong NHS hospital links with a friendly neighbourhood feel, green spaces, cafés and excellent transport connections.