PhD with Integrated MSc in Neuroscience
This four-year PhD with integrated MSc based in the 91直播 Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) combines a fully integrated specialised taught MSc programme in Neuroscience with an individual research PhD.
Nearly two-thirds of the MSc is completed in the first year of study and one-third completed in the second year of study allowing more time to be devoted to the PhD project as knowledge and skills develop.
We recommend this option for applicants who are specifically seeking a four-year PhD programme and/or those wishing to acquire detailed specialist knowledge in neurodegeneration alongside completion of a PhD research project.
Enhanced PhD skills
In addition to a standard PhD research project, the course is designed to provide students with generic research and transferable skills, together with a thorough grounding in Neuroscience theory and practice. Taught MSc modules are taken over three years alongside a PhD research project allowing students to acquire in depth knowledge of neurodegeneration alongside research expertise in their chosen field.
Generic skills are acquired through the University's Doctoral Development Programme (), while the school's MSc Neuroscience and Neurodegeneration programme provides core online taught modules, allowing flexible study, alongside the PhD research project. For those whose first language is not English, we also offer the option of an intensive English Language refresher course prior to the start of the course.
Successful completion of the course will result in the award of a PhD with Integrated MSc in Neuroscience. This combination of enhanced personal, theoretical and research skills gives graduates a significant advantage upon graduation.
Programme content
Year 1
- July-September鈥嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌
Optional intensive English Language training - September-August
Core MSc module 鈥淚ntroduction to Neurodegeneration鈥 introducing the symptoms, pathology, genetics and modelling of the major neurodegenerative diseases. This module is delivered online to enable flexible study. - September-March
Additional optional taught MSc modules. Three modules are chosen from selected modules drawn from other MSc programmes in the Medical School. These modules are taken alongside full-time MSc students. - PhD research project
Year 2
- PhD research project
- Core MSc module 鈥淢echanisms of Neurodegeneration鈥 investigating the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegeneration.This module is delivered online to enable flexible study.
- Taught may be taken to further enhance generic skills as well as general and specific scientific skills.
Year 3
- PhD research project
- Final 鈥淐apstone鈥 taught MSc module
- Taught to further enhance generic skills as well as general and specific scientific skills.
- Presentation of work at annual 2nd year PhD research poster day
Year 4
- Completion of research project
- Presentation at annual 3rd year PhD symposium
- Thesis write up and oral examination
Programme assessment
All of the compulsory Masters and DDP modules are assessed by coursework or examination. Assessment of the doctoral thesis is by oral examination.
Please note that students may not be permitted to continue on the programme if they fail to make satisfactory progress on the Masters麓 course or with the PhD project.
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold a good honours degree (First or Upper Second class) in an appropriate area such as biosciences or medicine and an IELTS score of 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent
Fees
Please contact the programme leader for the current fees.
How to apply
This is done by completing the online application form. Applicants should state 'Medical School' as the department in which they wish to study. Please also include all relevant educational and research experience and the reasons why you wish to be considered for the PhD with Integrated MSc in Neuroscience programme.
Programme Leader
91直播 Institute for Translational Neuroscience
University of 91直播
385a Glossop Road
91直播
S10 2HQ
Telephone: +44 114 22 22243
Email: J.D.Wood1@sheffield.ac.uk