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Medical Neuroscience

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Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
MSc On-Campus Full-time, Part-time 1 - 2 years September, January £9900 per year £22750 per year

About Medical Neuroscience, MSc - at Swansea University

Medical Neuroscience is the study of the brain and nervous system, examining its structure, function, chemistry, and physiology to better understand medical conditions relating to the nervous system and working as a framework for understanding human behaviour.

This course will explore the theoretical and practical aspects of Medical Neuroscience using an integrated learning approach that utilises a mix of on-campus evidence-based teaching and online learning, alongside the delivery of key practical laboratory skills.

Why Medical Neuroscience at Swansea University?

  • Postgraduate students have access to facilities in the £100 million Institute of Life Science (ILS) building
  • ILS has clinical research of social importance as a focus, through links with NHS and industrial partners
  • Supported by research-active teaching staff
  • High-quality support for MSc student research projects

Entry requirements

Contact Swansea University to find course entry requirements.


Why study at Swansea University

There are many reasons to choose Swansea University for your studies; from the stunning beachfront locations of our Singleton Park and Bay campuses, to our global reputation for research and academic excellence, we offer a safe, supportive and fun environment to live and study, and our vast range of courses and subject areas mean you are sure to find the future career for you.

  • Top 30 UK research-led university (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021)
  • Ranked within the Top 300 of universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2025)
  • Voted 6th safest city in England and Wales (Complete University Guide 2024)
  • UK Top 10 of the People and Planet University League (Times Good University Guide 2025)

Whether you join us for your undergraduate degree, postgraduate studies or research, you’ll receive a modern approach to learning, backed by cutting-edge facilities and an excellent research and teaching faculty.

Join Swansea and start your journey, studying in a picturesque, student-friendly city by the sea with so much to offer.