MSc (by research) in Psychology - Cellular and Behavioural Neuroscience in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

University of St Andrews | St Andrews United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 25,500
(c. USD34,192.95)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The School excels in offering diverse psychology and neuroscience education, providing ample chances for collaboration and leveraging various methods to study human and animal behavior.
Researchers in this group explore neural regulation across numerous behaviors and cognitive functions, such as movement, focus, reward systems, spatial recall, and social cognition, along with how early hormone exposure influences brain and behavioral growth. Their work has advanced knowledge of multiple neurological conditions, including ALS, substance dependence, and Alzheimer's disease.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

The application process involves providing a number supporting documents, documents required by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience are as follows (some funding opportunities may require additional documents):

personal statement (sometimes called a statement of purpose or letter of application)
up-to-date CV or resume
research proposal, including working title, of approximately 500 words, agreed with the potential supervisor
academic transcripts for undergraduate degree and any postgraduate degree completed or in progress (interim transcripts are permitted at this stage where final results are not yet known)
two academic references
sample of written academic work in English of no more than 3000 words
applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English proficiency, the School of Psychology and Neuroscience requires an IELTs score of at least 7.0 overall with at least 7.0 in Writing.

Tuition GBP 25,500

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