Ranked 7th globally in the Times Higher Education subject rankings for research quality in medical and health subjects ( THE 2026).
Knowledge of the brain in health and disease is still in its infancy. Are you passionate about learning more about neuroscience and contributing to our understanding of the functioning of the brain? If yes, then studying the MSc Molecular Neuroscience will be an excellent starting point.
The curriculum of the MSc Molecular Neuroscience programme is designed to support you in developing your knowledge of the intricate functioning of the brain. You will learn the basic principles of molecular neuroscience and acquire insight in a variety of experimental methods used in neuroscience research. Importantly, apart from learning about molecular mechanisms in the healthy brain, you will also explore the molecular mechanisms underlying brain disease, with a focus on neurodegeneration and mental health.
The MSc Molecular Neuroscience is a one-year full-time programme consisting of six taught units and a research project. The taught units are divided over two teaching blocks and are followed by the research project. The taught units cover topics such as cell signalling, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenetics, stem cells, neurodegenerative disease including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, stress, mental health and psychiatric disease, and established and next generation research and therapy methods in neuroscience. During the research project, you will engage in original research and will write a dissertation and present your research findings during a research colloquium.
Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content.
You will typically need an upper second class honours degree or an international equivalent in biomedical sciences, life sciences, health sciences, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, medicine, neuroscience, pharmacy, psychology or related science discipline such as computer science, physiotherapy and sport science.
We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree.
We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.
If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing:
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level E.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels .
Apply via our online application system. For further information, please see the guidance for how to apply on our webpages.
Overseas applicants: 12 August 2027. Home applicants: 9 September 2027.
Please note that due to high demand, some programmes may close earlier than advertised. Early applications are advised to avoid disappointment. Places are limited and allocated on a continuous basis from September 2026 until all places are filled.