Master of Science in Neuroscience

City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon,, Hong Kong SAR

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# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgramme duration

27,221 USDTuition Fee/year

30 Apr, 2026Application Deadline

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

MSc Neuroscience
Programme Aims

Provide students with diverse background of undergraduate education with updated knowledge and practical techniques of basic and translational neuroscience.
Provide students with knowledge and encourage them to critically think about emerging neuroscience and neuroscience-related interdisciplinary research, technology, education, and industries, and to prepare them for a career in this growing multi-disciplinary field.
Educate healthcare and non-healthcare professionals with updated relevant knowledge of neuroscience and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Understand how the anatomy and physiology of our nervous system enable the various functions such as learning and memory, sensory and motor function, and emotion.
Understand how dysfunction of the nervous system can lead to neurological and psychiatric disorders, and how new therapeutics can be developed to treat them.
Critically evaluate the latest research literature and apply it to provide solutions to current issues in nervous system health.
Critically analyse, interpret, discuss and justify neuroscientific data.
Communicate effectively, manage skillfully, and work closely with people from diverse education and professional background and experience. Communicate complex translational neuroscience concepts effectively to a variety of audience.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

MSc Neuroscience
Programme Aims

Provide students with diverse background of undergraduate education with updated knowledge and practical techniques of basic and translational neuroscience.
Provide students with knowledge and encourage them to critically think about emerging neuroscience and neuroscience-related interdisciplinary research, technology, education, and industries, and to prepare them for a career in this growing multi-disciplinary field.
Educate healthcare and non-healthcare professionals with updated relevant knowledge of neuroscience and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Understand how the anatomy and physiology of our nervous system enable the various functions such as learning and memory, sensory and motor function, and emotion.
Understand how dysfunction of the nervous system can lead to neurological and psychiatric disorders, and how new therapeutics can be developed to treat them.
Critically evaluate the latest research literature and apply it to provide solutions to current issues in nervous system health.
Critically analyse, interpret, discuss and justify neuroscientific data.
Communicate effectively, manage skillfully, and work closely with people from diverse education and professional background and experience. Communicate complex translational neuroscience concepts effectively to a variety of audience.

Admission Requirements

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

79+

Applicants must satisfy the University's general entrance requirements and the following programme-specific entrance requirements:

Applicants should possess a recognised undergraduate degree in Life Science/ Bioengineering/ Psychology/ Medicine/ Dentistry/ Veterinary Medicine/ Biostatistics or a related discipline.
Preference for admission will be given to individuals who have completed a holistic undergraduate education with knowledge covering statistics, neuroscience, psychology, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, medicine, animal science, and bioengineering.
Additional attention will be paid to students, who have little training in health-related area to ensure that they can follow the progress of the programme.

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2026

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

27,221 USD

International

Starts from

27,221 USD

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