Master of Science - Applied Neuroscience

The MSc Applied Neuroscience course at Royal Holloway, University of London, offers students a unique insight into neuroscience in real-world settings. By studying the latest neuroscience methods, students learn alongside leading neuroscientists and professional experts, with access to the Psychology Department’s state-of-the-art neuroscience facilities. They acquire practical, hands-on experience and develop the skills needed to conduct applied neuroscience research projects that prepare them for future careers in the field.

Students bring their learning to life through practice-based workshops designed to provide experience using cutting-edge technologies such as TMS, VR, eye-tracking, fMRI, and EEG across a range of laboratory settings on campus. They further develop their expertise by participating in experiments using advanced neuroscience equipment, often in collaboration with industry partners.

The course is closely linked to Royal Holloway’s world-class research expertise in Psychology and its cross-disciplinary research community in Artificial Intelligence (AI). This connection allows students to explore areas involving human interaction with digital media, technology, design, and psychology—topics that are both innovative and highly relevant to contemporary society.

The Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway is ranked joint third in the UK for research quality, according to the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021, ranked by subject – The Times Higher Education). This exceptional achievement highlights the department’s significant contribution to research that benefits both society and the economy.

Postgraduate students on the MSc Applied Neuroscience programme benefit from a stimulating and supportive environment that fosters academic growth and career development in this dynamic and evolving discipline.

Through this course, students will:

• Gain practical, hands-on experience using neuroscience methodologies and data analysis techniques, with teaching designed to accommodate those with no prior technical experience. • Complete assessments that align with activities relevant to both academic and industrial contexts, enhancing employability. • Engage with cutting-edge neuroscience research questions and learn to design and conduct applied neuroscience research projects.