LONDON’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
APPLIED AND REGENERATIVE
NEUROSCIENCE MSc /
2016/17 ENTRY
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/ophthal
Applied and Regenerative Neuroscience MSc /
Neuroscientists at the UCL Institute of
Ophthalmology are discovering new ways to treat
vision disorders using regenerative therapy with
stem cells and genes. In this MSc they will teach
the complete translation process by which scientific
discoveries become clinical applications that
enhance vision. Knowledge gained will qualify
students for careers in biomedical disciplines such
as pharma (drug companies) or research in
neuroscience and beyond.
Degree summary The student will study the entire process of translating basic
neuroscience discoveries into diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
The programme focuses mostly (but not exclusively) on the visual
process. Students will study the theoretical framework specific to
translation, and have the opportunity to explore the entire field (molecular
cell biology, pharmacology, and psychophysics), gaining hands-on
experience in an original research project.
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UCL is the largest centre for biomedical research in the UK, and the
Faculty of Brain Sciences contains the UK’s largest concentration of
neuroscientists. The UCL Institute of Ophthalmology is an
international leader in translational research, with a broad range of
innovative therapies being developed.
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The eye offers a unique site for therapies, particularly in
neuroscience. Approaches to repair defective vision include and
major advances in these fields have been made by academics.
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The programme will include input from other departments and there
will be many opportunities for networking with specialists teaching on
the programme.
The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars
and student group presentations. Assessment is through a mixture of
unseen examinations, coursework (essays, bioinformatic tasks,
practicals), a major dissertation, and oral presentations.
Degree structure Mode: Full-time: 1 year
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme
consists of five core modules (75 credits), three optional modules (45
credits) and a dissertation/report (60 credits).
CORE MODULES
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Developing Translational Research
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Masterclasses in Translational and Regenerative Neuroscience
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Ocular Cell Biology
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Research in Practice
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Translating Science into the Clinic
OPTIONS
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Cost Benefit Analysis and Health
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Genetics and Epidemiology of Ocular Disease
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Introduction to Visual Neuroscience
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Microvascular Biology
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Modern Aspects of Drug Discovery
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Ocular Development in Health and Disease
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Pharmacogenomics, Adverse Drug Reactions and Biomarkers
DISSERTATION/REPORT
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All students will undertake an independent research project which culminates in a
dissertation of 10,000–12,000 words and an oral presentation.
Your career The first cohort of students on the Applied and Regenerative
Neuroscience MSc are due to graduate in 2015, therefore no information
on graduate destinations is currently available.
However, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology has been making headway
against blindness and there is an anticipated need for highly trained
generations of scientists to capitalise on these advances in the future.
Employability
Studying the fundamental methods underlying translational research will
give students a deep understanding that is highly transferable to applied
therapies in other organs. Participating in this programme is likely to
prove highly valuable for those science graduates considering working in
industry, clinical trials administration, and for regulatory bodies such as
NICE, as well as for anyone wishing to pursue an academic research
career in translational research.
Entry requirements A medical degree or a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s
degree in neuroscience, biomedical science, psychology or a related
science discipline or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
Applicants with a degree in another area, or experience in life sciences or
pharmacology will be considered on an individual basis.
FEES AND FUNDING
// UK & EU (2016/17) entry: £10,130 (FT)
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Overseas (2016/17) entry: £24,400 (FT)
Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCL
Scholarships website: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships
English language proficiency level
APPLICATION DATE
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you
will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English
proficiency.
All applicants: 29 July 2016
The level of English language proficiency for this programme is: Good.
Dr Tim Levine
Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and
test providers is provided at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements
Your application The deadline for all applicants is 29 July 2016.
Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for
places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas
applicants) should take note of application deadlines.
When we assess your application we would like to learn:
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why you want to study Applied and Regenerative Neuroscience at
graduate level
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why you want to study Applied and Regenerative Neuroscience at
UCL
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what particularly attracts you to this programme
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where you would like to go professionally with your degree
how your personal, academic and professional background meets the
demands of this challenging programme
Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement
is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this
programme match what the programme will deliver.
Details on how to apply are available on the website at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply
PDF Updated: May 25, 2016
Information correct at time of going to press. See website (www.ucl.ac.uk/ioo/homepage) for latest information
CONTACT
Email:
tim.levine@ucl.ac.uk
Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7608 6968