Neuroscience

The University of Edinburgh

Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, how the brain works, and how cells interact to control behaviour. Research in neuroscience tries to better understand the structure of the nervous system, exploring how it works, develops, malfunctions, and can be manipulated.Through the study of Neuroscience, we aim to develop more effective treatment of diseases such as:* stroke* neurodegenerative disease* mental illness* cancer* toxicity* trauma**Programme benefits*** You will join an interdisciplinary programme that provides the knowledge, skills, and personal and professional development appropriate for globally competitive graduates of our key disciplines.* You will have the opportunity to undertake projects with our leading biomedical researchers addressing major global biomedical challenges.

School of Biomedical Sciences