Neuroscience MRes

University of Central Lancashire

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	72%
Salary after 15 months	£23000
Number of students	28 graduates / year
Unemployment Rate	20% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	15% Proportion of students of Neuroscience MRes who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Preston Campus
Degree	Masters in Research, MRes
Subject	Neuroscience

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Neuroscience MRes at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Architecture.

Overall student satisfaction

72 /100

25 total respondents

	University of Central Lancashire, Neuroscience MRes	Average review score among all Neuroscience courses in the UK
Explanations	100	90
Interesting courses	96	70
Intellectually stimulating	91	88
Challenged to do my best	96	82
Depth of concepts	96	79
Builds on previous learnings	96	80
Joined ideas from different topics	96	79
Balance directed/independent study	78	70
Applicability of course content	96	74
Clear criteria in markings	87	69
Fair assessment	91	67
Tests reflected your learning	91	68
Timely feedback	65	70
Helpful feedback	96	58
Approachability of teachers	91	81
Support from teachers	100	78
Organisation of courses	87	69
Communication of changes	95	73
IT facilities	83	82
Library	90	88
Course specific resources	90	85
Student feedback opportunities	95	80
Student feedback valued	95	69
Student's feedback acted upon	90	55
Work of student union	86	71
Mental wellbeing services	94	70
Overall satisfaction	72	73

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
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The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Architecture, Building and Planning

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Architecture at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£23000	£23000	£27500
25-75 percentile range	£19000 - £28000	£18000 - £30000	£22500 - £37500

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Architecture, Building and Planning courses of University of Central Lancashire

Salary of all UK Graduates of Architecture, Building and Planning

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£23131	£25010	£28792
25-75 percentile range	£20700 - £25694	£19794 - £30100	£23742 - £35267

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Architecture, Building and Planning courses in the UK

Course Description

This Master of Research (MRes) course will prepare you for a thriving career at the forefront of neuroscience, an exciting and fast-paced field of research where new discoveries have the potential to benefit millions of lives.

Neuroscience is an increasingly popular subject to study and is becoming an ever more important area to research given our ageing population. Diseases of old age such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s disease and stroke are devastating illnesses with poor prognosis.

Psychiatric illnesses such as depression, drug abuse and autism are becoming more prevalent in society but treatment options are limited. It is critical that we develop a better understanding or neurological and psychological illnesses with a view to developing better medications and reducing the development of these diseases.

In this course we bring together Neuroscientists with national and international reputations to deliver cutting edge lectures, workshops and tutorials as well as supervising extended lab research projects. This is a fascinating area to study and our aim is to produce the next generation of highly sought after graduates with the knowledge and skills to become outstanding researchers who will drive future developments in this field.

Why study with us

You’ll be taught by internationally recognised experts in various fields of neuroscience.
You’ll have the opportunity to hear from external experts, hear about the latest findings through our faculty research seminar series, and ultimately immerse yourself in our research culture.
You’ll enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and be supported by research-focused staff.

Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.

Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	Graduates of this course	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Architecture, Building and Planning
Total respondents	20	455
Unemployed	20%	3%
Studying	10%	21%
Working	50%	52%
Both studying and working	15%	15%
No information	0%	7%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	40%	60%
Utilise skills from studies	60%	40%
Work is meaningful	65%	35%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of University of Central Lancashire

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	40%
Non highly-skilled jobs	50%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	10%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Neuroscience MRes at University of Central Lancashire

35%	Elementary occupations
15%	Skilled trades occupations
10%	Business and public service associate professionals
10%	Administrative occupations
10%	Managers, directors and senior officials
10%	Sales occupations
10%	Teaching Professionals

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution

Assessment Methods
	Coursework	Percentage of assessment by practical exams	Written exams

Study Time Distribution
	Scheduled learning and teaching	Guided independent study	Placements
year 1	38%	62%	0%
year 2	38%	62%	0%
year 3	37%	63%	0%

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 129

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	0
48-63	5
64-79	10
80-95	10
96-111	20
112-127	10
128-143	15
144-159	15
160-175	15
176-191	0
192-207	5
208-223	0
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- 2.5
- Others - Further English courses
- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- 5.5
- Graduate Degrees Engineering, some science
- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Journalism, Nursing
- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Engineering, some science
- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Journalism, Nursing

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Neuroscience, MRes, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above from a UK University (or its Overseas equivalent) with a substantial biomedical component such as Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology or Biochemistry.

Students where English is not their first language need to demonstrate their ability in the English language through obtaining an IELTS score of 6.5 or above OR TOEFL at 600 (paper) and 250 (CBE) and a TWE of 4.

In most cases an interview will take place prior to an offer being made.

Applications from people with relevant work or life experience and/or non-standard qualifications are welcomed and will be considered on a case by case basis.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Central Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.

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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire

Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 16990
postgraduates:: 4915
Total:: 21905

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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