Program Overview

Overview of the Neuroscience (M.Sc.) Program

The M.Sc. in Neuroscience is a one-year full-time program that provides a multidisciplinary training in the neurosciences, covering topics ranging from molecular to behavioral neuroscience. The program is designed to equip students with a broad-based appreciation of the neurosciences and in-depth instruction in specialized areas of neuroscience from both a theoretical and practical standpoint.

Program Details

• Duration: 1 year full-time
• Places: 25
• Next Intake: September 2025
• Course Director: Professor Kumlesh K. Dev
• Closing Date: 30th June 2025

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, candidates must hold a third-level qualification, ideally in Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Allied Health Sciences, Medicine, or a related discipline. Applicants should have achieved at least an upper second-class (2.1) Honour's bachelor degree or its equivalent.

English Language Requirements

All applicants are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. The program requires applicants to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Structure

The program consists of approximately 200 contact hours over two academic terms, including lectures, laboratory practical sessions, journal club workshops, and student-based seminars. Modules are assessed by a mixture of in-course assessment and written examinations.

Course Content

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Form and Function of the Nervous System
• Biochemical Basis of Neuropharmacology
• Neuropharmacology
• Drug Development
• Neuroimmunology
• Experimental Neuroscience
• Cellular Neuroscience
• Literature review
• Neural Engineering
• Data Science in Neuroimaging
• Current Experimental Techniques
• Experimental Research Skills
• Statistical Skills
• Journal Club
• Research Project

Career Opportunities

The program will equip participants with the skills necessary to progress into a career in biomedical, pharmaceutical, or neuropsychological research. Graduates have pursued medical and health-related degrees, direct entry into research labs, as well as Ph.D. research across the world.

Course Fees

For a full list of postgraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section.

Conclusion

The M.Sc. in Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary training in the neurosciences, preparing students for a range of career opportunities in biomedical, pharmaceutical, and neuropsychological research. With its strong focus on theoretical and practical instruction, this program is ideal for students wishing to extend their specialized knowledge and for those wishing to convert from their original degree discipline.