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Neuroscience and Neurodegeneration, MSc

University of Sheffield, the United Kingdom

University of Sheffield

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MScPart-time3 yearsfind outGBP 4333 per yearGBP 4333 per year

About Neuroscience and Neurodegeneration, MSc - at University of Sheffield

Lead academic: Dr Jon Wood

This part-time, online course enables you to fit your studies around your other commitments, while you develop a comprehensive understanding of neuroscience and neurodegenerative disease. It covers the fundamental biology of the human nervous system, the mechanisms behind a range of illnesses, and the treatments that patients receive.

You will start with neuroanatomy, and study the human brain and spinal cord in detail. You will then learn about motor neurone disease, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's and multiple sclerosis.

Notes about fees for this course

The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you're studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study. Use Sheffield's fee calculator or contact the Student Fees team to check.

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Entry requirements

You'll need at least a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant science, engineering or medical subject.

A 2:2 degree may be acceptable depending on an interview and assessment of your previous experience in areas related to the course.

We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:

Entry requirements for international students

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Other English language qualifications we accept

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