Systems Neuroscience MPhil/PhD 48 months PHD Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

39,800 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

09 Nov, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

OctStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PhD

Study Mode

On Campus

The four-year doctoral course at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre enables you to undertake a substantial supervised research project in systems neuroscience and behaviour. The first year comprises a taught course in systems and theoretical neuroscience, a hands‑on course in experimental neuroscience, and laboratory rotations.

The PhD research project begins early in Year 2, when you will select a supervisory team from among SWC, Gatsby and affiliated faculty.

Regular seminars and meetings provide opportunities to engage with current research at the centre and within the wider international community. You will also receive a dedicated travel budget to support attendance at international meetings and courses.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PhD

Study Mode

On Campus

The four-year doctoral course at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre enables you to undertake a substantial supervised research project in systems neuroscience and behaviour. The first year comprises a taught course in systems and theoretical neuroscience, a hands‑on course in experimental neuroscience, and laboratory rotations.

The PhD research project begins early in Year 2, when you will select a supervisory team from among SWC, Gatsby and affiliated faculty.

Regular seminars and meetings provide opportunities to engage with current research at the centre and within the wider international community. You will also receive a dedicated travel budget to support attendance at international meetings and courses.

Admission Requirements

ATAS statement If you are intending to apply for a time-limited visa to complete your UCL studies (for example, Student visa, Skilled worker visa, PBS dependant visa) you may be required to obtain ATAS clearance. This will be confirmed to you if you obtain an offer of a place. Please note that ATAS processing times can take up to six months, so we recommend you consider these timelines when submitting your application to UCL.

09 Nov 2026
4 Years
Oct

Tuition fees

International
39,800 GBP

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