Context

Accumulation of hyper-phosphorylated tau is a key event in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Aberrant changes in tau cause synaptic abnormalities and cognitive deficits in early AD. Consequently limiting the aberrant effects of tau on synaptic function may prevent the synaptic abnormalities underlying AD-related cognitive deficits.

Programme Structure

This study aims to use:

• cell-based models that mirror tau-related synaptic dysfunction

and a combination of:

• electrophysiology
• immunocytochemistry
• confocal microscopy

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

• You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
• IELTS 6.5

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International

41,825 AUD / year ≈ 21,940 GBP / year

Domestic

9,124 AUD / year ≈ 4,786 GBP / year

Additional Details

Band 2

• National: £9,120
• International: £26,570

Band 3

• National: £13,148
• International: £30,965 or £39,800

Living costs

Dundee, United Kingdom: 1,500-2,848 AUD / month

Funding

Scholarships