Neuroscience postgraduate courses

The University of Sheffield has a variety of postgraduate taught programmes in neuroscience. They range from fundamental cell and molecular biology, and its applications in medicine, to the latest advances in theoretical neuroscience and artificial intelligence.

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Medical science courses – translational neuroscience

These courses cover the science of neurological disease and how this is used to develop new treatments.

Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies MSc PG Certificate PG Diploma

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Work with scientists and industry to study the genetics behind rare inherited diseases. Learn how discoveries in the lab are translated into innovative new stem cell and gene therapy treatments that offer precision and personalised medicine.

  • Funding available

Clinical Neurology MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Understand neurological disease and how clinical research breakthroughs are translated into treatments. You’ll attend NHS clinics to learn from patients and clinicians.

Translational Neuroscience MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Designed for students interested in gaining the practical, lab-based skills necessary to understand neurological diseases at the molecular and cellular level and how to apply this knowledge to benefit patients.

Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies bursaries

We have a number of bursaries available for students planning to study our MSc Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies programme.

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Psychology courses - cognitive neuroscience

These courses take a quantitative approach to explore the relationship between the brain and behaviour.

Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Explore the interactions between neural structures to understand how brain cells communicate and transform information to control the body. Learn about the core problems in systems neuroscience and develop your understanding of the disciplines and techniques used to address these problems.

Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Begin in-depth training in core aspects of contemporary neuroscience, from sensation and sensory processing to understanding complex brain functions and artificial intelligence. You'll work on a research project in cognitive neuroscience with a world-leading expert and be prepared for a career in research, healthcare, industry or a PhD.

Cognitive Neuroscience and Human Neuroimaging MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Begin in-depth training in core aspects of cognitive neuroscience and human neuroimaging, enabling you to generate and interpret neurobiological data in order to draw conclusions from healthy and unhealthy brains. You'll develop skills in neuroimaging, neurophysiological data collection and analysis techniques.

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International postgraduate taught scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.

International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship 2025