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Advanced Neuroimaging MSc

London, Bloomsbury

This MSc is specifically aimed at those pursuing a professional career in neuroimaging, either in clinical practice or in neuroscience research. This multidisciplinary programme provides training in both the basic scientific and technological principles of modern neuroimaging methods, and in their application to understand neurological function and neurological disorders. Study by distance learning is also available.

UK students International students
Study mode
UK tuition fees (2024/25)
£15,100
£7,550
Programme also available on a modular (flexible) basis.
Overseas tuition fees (2024/25)
£37,500
£18,750
Programme also available on a modular (flexible) basis.
Duration
1 calendar year
2 calendar years
5 calendar years
Programme starts
September 2024
Applications accepted
Applicants who require a visa: 16 Oct 2023 – 28 Jun 2024

Applications closed

Applicants who do not require a visa: 16 Oct 2023 – 30 Aug 2024

Applications closed

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Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class UK Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. Students with other qualifications may also be admitted if they possess relevant experience in a field related to neuroradiology and/or medical physics.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 1

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree




You will develop a foundational knowledge of neuroanatomy, understand the principles and main technical aspects of neuroimaging instrumentation and data acquisition, basic image processing and image analysis techniques, and gain a good working knowledge of modern methods for scientific and clinical investigation of the human nervous system using neuroimaging.

Who this course is for

The programme appeals particularly, but not exclusively, to those from clinical radiography or physics, biomedical engineering and neuroscience backgrounds who wish to pursue a career in neuroimaging research.

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What this course will give you

The focus of this degree is neuroimaging of neurological disease. Together with our associated hospital, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (QSIoN) promotes research that is of direct clinical relevance to improved patient care and treatment.

With its concentration of clinical and applied scientific activity the institute is a unique national resource for postgraduate training in neurology, its associated disciplines and the basic neurosciences. During your time at Queen Square, you will have the opportunity to contribute to world-leading research and have access to cutting-edge neuroimaging facilities.

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The foundation of your career

You will be immersed in a world-class clinical and scientific environment, taught by leading experts in the field. For clinicians, and professions allied to health care, the programme will equip you with a sound understanding of neuroimaging techniques. For medical physicists it will enable you to develop your theoretical understanding in an internationally renowned centre. 

I was able to learn a lot more in an interactive way with the right supportive material provided and reaching out to lecturers. I also like how we are located near the National Hospital so that we can see what we learned in the lecture hall in real time.

Nivothiga Balendran

Advanced Neuroimaging MSc

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Employability

Graduates of the programme will have developed the necessary knowledge and skills essential for a future research career in the areas of neuroradiology, imaging neuroscience or neuroimaging technology. 
 

Networking

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. We are home to some of the world's most influential researchers and offer a wealth of scientific and clinical expertise, from laboratory benches through to patient care.

Many of our lecturers are also NHS consultants working at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery which is a leading centre for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with a wide range of neurological conditions.

On this programme, you will be embedded within a Research Group to carry out your main project. During this time you will connect with world-leading Neuroimaging Researchers, whose references carry significant weight for those pursuing a research career.

There is a strong alumni network and, throughout the year, several scheduled sessions provide opportunities to connect with past students and with representatives from commercial neuroimaging enterprises.

Teaching and learning

The programme is taught through lectures and workshops delivered by experts in various clinical and technical fields of neuroimaging. Lectures are supported by audio-visual aids and supplementary materials including handouts, reading lists and references to original papers.

Distance Learning students should spend between one and three months in London (cumulatively) carrying out the research project and receiving relevant training and mentoring. Alternatively they may carry out an extended systematic review of the literature related to a chosen field within neuroimaging - this does not require any time in London. In exceptional circumstances students may carry out the research project remotely if they are based at an institution with established research links with Principal Investigators at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology.

We provide a diverse range of assessment approaches across the programme, including Short Answer exams, Oral Presentations, Vlogs, Thesis and submission of electronic Lab Books as Coursework

Typically, each 15 credit module will have between 20-30 contact hours, with around 120 hours of self directed study.

Modules

On this programme you will undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. You must take all listed compulsory modules. The programme is delivered through basic science and clinical lectures. Teaching is organised in sequence for compulsory modules.

You are required to complete taught modules in both year one and two, and complete the research project in year two.
 

Those on the flexible pathway have the option to choose as many modules as they wish to take during a given year. Advice will be provided by personal tutors and the course directors. Taught modules must be completed in numeric order and the research project can only be taken after the completion of all taught modules.

Compulsory modules











Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MSc in Advanced Neuroimaging.

Accessibility

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble accessable.co.uk. Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services team.

Where you'll study

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

The UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology is a global leader in neuroscience. Part of the Faculty of Brain Sciences, we are at the forefront of the mission to translate neuroscience discovery into diagnostics and treatments for patients with neurological diseases.

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Online - Open day

Graduate Open Events: Introduction to Clinical Neuroscience, Neuroimaging and Dementia

Welcome to the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and our suite of Masters programmes. During both sessions you'll get to hear from the programme Directorship about the Institute as well as a showcase of our flagship programmes. We'll discuss the course structure and modules for each and the career outcomes and life as a student in the department, UCL and London more widely.

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Online - Open day

Graduate Open Events: Introduction to Clinical Neuroscience, Neuroimaging and Dementia

Welcome to the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and our suite of Masters programmes. During both sessions you'll get to hear from the programme Directorship about the Institute as well as a showcase of our flagship programmes. We'll discuss the course structure and modules for each and the career outcomes and life as a student in the department, UCL and London more widely.

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Fees and funding

Fees for this course

UK students International students
Fee description Full-time Part-time
Tuition fees (2024/25) £15,100 £7,550
Tuition fees (2024/25) £37,500 £18,750

Programme also available on a modular (flexible) basis.

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees.

Additional costs

International students will bear any costs incurred in acquiring certification equivalent to DBS (Police check) in their home country. These checks are necessary for any student who undertakes a clinical project at UCLH.

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs.

Funding your studies

UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology International Excellence Scholarships - we are delighted to announce four fee reduction scholarships (worth £6,000 each) for overseas fee-paying students.

These are offered in celebration of Queen Square’s rich history of welcoming students from across the world who have contributed much to our community and wider society. In 2021-22 we had students from over 50 countries enrolled.

These scholarships are offered based on academic merit and are available for all our eligible postgraduate programmes (except for the MSc/Dip/Cert in Clinical Neurology).

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

See all the ways you can fund your studies

Queen Square IoN International Excellence Scholarship

Deadline: 8 April 2024
Value: £6,000 towards tuition fees (1yr)
Criteria Based on academic merit
Eligibility: EU, Overseas

UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology BAME Scholarship

Deadline: 8 April 2024
Value: £4,000 towards fees (1 year)
Criteria Based on academic merit
Eligibility: UK

UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology Stroke Academic Excellence Scholarship

Deadline: 8 April 2024
Value: £4,000 towards fees (1 year)
Criteria Based on academic merit
Eligibility: UK, EU, Overseas

Next steps

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

There is an application processing fee for this programme of £90 for online applications and £115 for paper applications. Further information can be found at Application fees.

When we assess your application we would like to learn:

  • Why you want to study Advanced Neuroimaging at graduate level
  • What particularly attracts you to the chosen programme
  • In what ways you think your academic, clinical or professional background might help you meet the demands of this programme
  • How you think this degree might fit into your academic, clinical or professional career plans

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology

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