Brain and Mind Sciences

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.

Compulsory modules

Library Project (30 credits)
Research Project (60 credits)

Optional modules

Students choose up to six modules from the following degrees:

Clinical Neuroscience MSc
Neuroscience MSc
Language Sciences (with specialisation in Neuroscience and Communication) MSc
Language Sciences (with specialisation in Linguistics with Neuroscience) MSc
Philosophy MA
Clinical Neuroscience: Neuromuscular Disease MSc
Cognitive and Decision Sciences MSc
Cognitive Neuroscience MSc
Clinical Neuroscience: Stroke Medicine MSc
Advanced Neuroimaging MSc
Dementia: Causes, Treatments and Research (Neuroscience) MSc
Translational Neuroscience MRes

Choosing a module is always dependent on its availability in the current year; other UCL departments may cap module numbers or make them available only to their own students, therefore it is not guaranteed you will be able to take modules outside the IoN. You are invited to make enquiries with the relevant departments before the year begins. Modules at the IoN are not capped and are available to all but you should check for timetable/assessment clashes.

Dissertation/report

All students undertake a library project which is assessed by a 5,000-word essay, and a laboratory research project which culminates in a 10,000-word dissertation and oral examination.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical workshops. Lectures are supported by audio-visual aids and supplementary materials, including hand-outs, reading lists and references to original papers and/or reviews. Assessment is through coursework, examination, library project, research dissertation and oral examination.

Additional costs

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs.

Accessibility

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble accessable.co.uk. Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support & Wellbeing team: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees-and-funding.

What are we looking for?

When we assess your application we would like to learn:

• why you want to study a two-year, two-centre Master’s programme
• what you think the strengths of a “pick and mix” curriculum are
• how you think your previous academic and/or research experience might help you meet the demands of the programme
• what languages you speak, and to what level
• whether or not you want to do a PhD, or other professional scientific or clinical training when you complete the programme

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver.

Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or related biological science (e.g. physiology, psychology, biochemistry); or a medical degree from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. If you have not studied basic cellular neuroscience in your undergraduate degree, you will be required to do an introductory module during the first year of studies at UCL.

Applicants must be able to follow a postgraduate curriculum in both the French and English languages as the programme involves a year of study in London and a year of study in Paris.

Please note: You must have successfully completed the UCL year (year one) in order to progress to year two in Paris.

Modes and duration

Full time: 2 years – Students must have successfully completed the UCL year (Year 1) in order to progress to Year 2 in Paris. Students will be enrolled as a UCL student for Year 1 only and at Paris – Sorbonne for Year 2.