Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Neuroscience MSc
Key Information
Study mode: Full time, Part time Duration: One year full-time, September to September. Two years part-time. Please note that the part-time programme runs on alternate years, the next intake is expected to be September 2026 Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent): UK 180/ECTS 90 Application status: Open Start date: September 2025
Course Essentials
Our Neuroscience course features three core fundamental modules, followed by one optional module of your choice, and concludes with a research project lasting approximately 20-weeks. Students can chose their research project in the same subject area as their optional module (subject to conditions). We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported by innovative technology, incorporating elements of digital learning and assessment.
Base Campus
Denmark Hill Campus Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.
Regulating Bodies
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
Entry Requirements
UK Applicants
- Standard requirements: A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
- Programme-Specific Requirements: The normal minimum entry requirements are an undergraduate degree with 2:1 honours in a biological discipline; or a medical degree (MBBS or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-biological degree or with a lower class may be considered.
International Applicants
- Equivalent International qualifications: Select a country to view equivalent qualifications
- English language requirements: English language band D. Nationals of majority English speaking countries who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test.
Teaching & Structure
Teaching Methods
You will learn through a mix of research-led lectures, seminars, tutorials and self-study. We employ a delivery method designed to provide a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching is complemented and supported by innovative technology, incorporating elements of digital learning and assessment.
Module Structure
The course is divided into four taught and one research modules, totalling 180 credits.
- Module Name | Lectures (hours) | Seminars/Tutorials (hours) | Field/Lab/Studio/Supervised Learning (hours) | Self-Study (hours)
- A1 Fundamental Neuroscience | 20 | 8 | 5 | 267
- A2 Fundamental Neuroscience | 20 | 8 | 5 | 267
- A3 Fundamental Neuroscience | 20 | 8 | 5 | 267
- B4: Neurodegeneration Research | 25 | 8 | 5 | 267
- B5: Neuroimaging: Investigating Brain Function and Dysfunction Research | 25 | 8 | 5 | 267
- B7: Cognitive Neuroscience Research | 25 | 8 | 5 | 267
- B8: Neural Stem Cells and Nervous System Repair Research | 25 | 8 | 5 | 267
- B9: Network Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence | 25 | 8 | 5 | 267
- C1 Research Project in Neuroscience | 5 | 25 | 5 | 565
Assessment
The primary methods of assessment for this course are written examinations, coursework and practical work.
Careers
This course provides excellent training for students who wish to pursue a broad range of careers including an academic or research career, or those who wish to enter medical school, the pharmaceutical industry, or train as clinical psychologists, or work as scientific writers.
Fees & Funding
Tuition Fees
- UK: Full time £16,950 per year (2025/26), Part time £8,475 per year (2025/26)
- International: Full time £40,000 per year (2025/26), Part time £20,000 per year (2025/26)
Deposit
If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.
- Home deposit: £500
- International deposit: £2000
Additional Costs
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
- Books if you choose to buy your own copies
- Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
- Library fees and fines
- Personal photocopies
- Printing course handouts
- Society membership fees
- Stationery
- Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
- Graduation costs
Funding
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.
IOPPN Postgraduate Taught Scholarships
Scholarships of £5000 are available for this programme for 2025/26 entry, to support students with the financial commitments of postgraduate study. The scholarships are available for all full-time Home and International fee status students, with a deadline to apply of Friday 21 February 2025.