Overview
During this Translational Neuroscience programme from University of Nottingham you'll conduct experimental research to better understand the brain in health and disease, working closely with clinical academics and clinicians across local and international networks, patient and public involvement groups, and industrial partners. Your work focuses on deciphering specific and shared pathomechanisms of neurological and psychiatric disorders, and on innovative targeted treatment technologies.
Why choose to do a PhD with this research group?
- Staff has extensive experience in successful supervision of clinical and science PhD students (including life scientists, neuroscientists, physicists and engineers) and running doctoral training programmes.
- It offers a stimulating, inclusive and supportive environment to nurture PhD students to develop into independent researchers in academia, industry, clinical medicine or healthcare.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Neuroinflammation
- Neurovascular
- Neurodevelopment
- Neurodegeneration
- Sensory Neuroscience (Mainly Hearing)
- Affect
- Cognition
- Brain Plasticity
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
PTE Academic: 76
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
- 2.1 (or equivalent) degree in a relevant subject and two references including at least one academic reference.
- If you have contacted a supervisor and they have informally agreed to supervise you, please provide us with a personal statement as part of the online application form.
Tuition Fees
International (non-residents): 48,616 AUD / year (approx. 25,750 GBP / year)
Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,931 AUD / year (approx. 5,260 GBP / year)
Living costs
Nottingham, United Kingdom: 1,101-1,846 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
