About this degree
You will gain an understanding of the human brain and its disorders from the molecular to systems level that will reflect the interdisciplinary breadth of cutting-edge research in brain sciences conducted at UCL. You will also gain theoretical and practical knowledge of core personal and professional skills that underpin excellence in research.
Who this course is for
This programme is ideal for highly motivated students who are interested in understanding the interdisciplinary scope of brain function and dysfunction from the molecular to the systems level, and are seeking a programme that will facilitate integrative, creative and critical thinking in new advances and applied research.
What this course will give you
This comprehensive MRes will provide core knowledge and skills, and ensure that prospective PhD candidates are thoroughly acquainted with the background as well as with the expanding scope of the field of brain sciences.
UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences is one of the most highly recognised centres of excellence in brain science in the world:
- UCL biomedical and health researchers are the most influential in England including in these fields of specialism: clinical neurology, deafness and hearing problems, dementias, experimental psychology, mental health, multidisciplinary psychology, neuroimaging, psychology, psychoanalysis
According to RAND bibliometric analysis published in 2015 - UCL is the most highly cited university in Europe for neuroscience and behaviour studies
According to InCites Essential Scientific Indicators 2017 - UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences is the best place in the world to study ophthalmology
According to CWUR 2017 Rankings by Subject
