By studying with us, you will have the opportunity to be part of the next generation of experts in neuroscience. Together with our associated specialist hospital, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, we promote the translation of research that is of direct clinical relevance into improved patient care and treatment.
Why UCL?
- UCL is ranked 9th in the QS World University Rankings 2025, is the top-ranked university in the UK for research power in Psychology, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience (REF 2021) and has exceptional research strength in dementia.
- Our research spans the whole spectrum of basic and clinical research into neurological disorders, and we have extensive collaborations with both the UCL Neuroscience Domain and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
- The Queen Square Institute of Neurology is home to some of the world's most influential academics. By studying with us, students will have the opportunity to be part of the next generation of experts in neuroscience.
Discover our programmes
- Advanced Neuroimaging MSc
- Brain and Mind Sciences MSc
- Clinical Neuroscience MSc
- Clinical Neuroscience: Neuromuscular Disease MSc
- Clinical Neuroscience: Stroke MSc
- Dementia: from Neuroscience to Clinical Practice MSc
- Advanced Neuroimaging MRes
- Clinical Neuroscience: Neuromuscular Disease MRes
- Translational Neuroscience MRes
- Neurosurgery MRes
"I believe that UCL and UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (IoN) are leading the charge for neuroscience and neurological research."
Scholarships
We are delighted to offer four scholarship programmes open to postgraduate taught students only.
"Keep an open mind about which aspects of neuroscience you enjoy. There’s so much to choose from and you’ll be surprised how much you will enjoy it."
Funding your studies
We offer departmental scholarships and funding that you may be eligible to apply for.
Chat to a student
Have any questions about studying at UCL? Chat to one of the Faculty of Brain Sciences students on Unibuddy here.
