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Train With Us
We train the neuroscientists of the future.
Undergraduate degrees
Several degree programmes at Newcastle contain neuroscience-related modules, including:
- BSc Biomedical Sciences (FMS)
- BSc Pharmacology (FMS)
- BSc Physiological Sciences (FMS)
- MPharm Pharmacy (FMS)
- BSc Psychology (FMS)
- BSc Speech and Language Therapy (HaSS)
These courses benefit from expert, research-led neuroscience teaching. You can find out more about these programmes in our prospectus.
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Master’s degrees
We offer master’s programmes in neuroscience, or that feature a neuroscience component. These include research-based and taught master’s programmes:
- MRes Neuroscience (FMS)
- MRes in Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine (FMS)
- MSc Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics (SAgE)
- MSc in Language Pathology (HaSS)
Doctoral training
We have a vibrant postgraduate research culture where research students receive high-quality research training.
PhD students tackle a wide range of research questions in fundamental, translational, and clinical neuroscience. Each student has two subject-expert supervisors to support them.
Every student also has a panel comprising two additional staff members who provide them with advice and mentoring over the duration of their studies.
Students can attend regular seminars delivered by local and external experts in neuroscience.
The centre organises social events to enable postgraduate students in different parts of the university to meet one another. We also support postgraduate students to organise their own community events.
Newcastle Neuroscience Fund PhD Studentships
In addition to PhD studentships funded by UKRI (UK Research and Innovation), NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) and medical research charities, we run an annual competition for three Newcastle Neuroscience Fund studentships funded by the generosity of an anonymous donor.
This year (2024), we also held a second competition for two further studentships funded by the generosity of the Reece Foundation. This scheme supports neuroscience projects that reflect the foundation’s aims to further training in disciplines related to engineering.
Under both schemes, prospective PhD students apply for fully-funded studentships to take on one of the projects offered by our researchers. Awards are made to the strongest candidates assessed on their academic achievements, their letter of application and an interview. Details of the competition for 2025 will be announced towards the end of this year.
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