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Clinical Brain Sciences PhD

At The University of Edinburgh

Location

United Kingdom

Qualification

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD / DPhil

Fees

GBP34800

(2026)

Duration

3 Year(s)

Next intake

06.01.2027

Entry Score

6.5

IELTS

Course info

This programme integrates laboratory and clinical research to study the causes, consequences and treatment of major brain disorders.Research strengthsOur major research strengths are:cerebrovascular disease including stroke and small vessel diseasesneurodegenerative diseases: multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, dementiasneuroimagingpsychiatry, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression; autism, neurodiversity and learning disabilityPrion diseasessynaptic biology & diseaseepilepsyneonatal development and the effect of premature birthneuro-oncology Translational Neurosurgeryfunctional disorderssleep medicine

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 3 Year(s)

Fees: GBP34800

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (January), 2027	Edinburgh
April, 2027	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2027	Edinburgh
October, 2027	Edinburgh
Semester 2 (January), 2028	Edinburgh
April, 2028	Edinburgh

Entry requirements for The University of Edinburgh

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.

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Application Deadline

The application deadline isn't available Speak to an IDP counsellor for more detailed information

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at The University of Edinburgh. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.