Medical Neuroscience, Ph.D.

Entry Points: September, January, April, July Our Medical Neuroscience PhD programme is available on a full-time or part-time basis, over 3 or 6 years. Medical Neuroscience is the study of the brain and nervous system, examining its structure, function, chemistry, and physiology to better understand medical conditions relating to the nervous system and working as a framework for understanding human behaviour. Your programme will feature: Practice-focused learning Supervision team with nominated supervisors You will draw on skills from the broader academic community Programme seminars and workshops Access to Wales’ premier purpose-build medical research facility Collaboration with industry and business partners During your course, you will benefit from our highly regarded specialist facilities. Our vision is to advance medical science through interdisciplinary research and innovation. We are a leading centre for medical research and a unique example of successful collaboration between NHS, academia and industry in the life science and health sector. We have strong connections with a range of external partners and collaborators, including the NHS; Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) ; Hywel Dda University Health Board ; UK research council; Welsh Government and numerous national and international links. These connections, along with the skills and qualities you develop during your research degree will enhance your CV, and help you stand out in a highly competitive graduate employment market

English Language IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.5) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. Full details of our English Language policy, including certificate time validity, can be found here.

International students: £24,400 per year

UK students: £5,006 per year

UK/Home: £5,006 per year

International: £24,400 per year

Apr or Jul 2026

Rolling admissions – apply as early as possible

• Singleton Park Campus, United Kingdom