MSc Applied Neuroscience at Royal Holloway is preparing students for the future in exciting ways.
Whether your ambition is to continue in neuroscience research to do a PhD or to embark on a career using neuroscience based techniques within the technology, digital, marketing or creative sector, you’ll graduate from MSc Applied Neuroscience with a portfolio of transferable skills and latest methodologies that will open doors in this fascinating and evolving field.
Neuroscience skills are increasingly in demand for jobs in Data Science as well as the emerging fields of User Experience and Interaction Design that rely on using human behavioural and brain data to improve consumer experience to use and interact with new technology successfully.
The MSc Applied Neuroscience also gives you the hands on experience and theoretical foundation needed to embark on a PhD. You’ll future-proof your learning with experts at the forefront of neuroscience, and be part of a friendly Psychology community that’s renowned for world class, internationally-leading research*.
Join us as a postgraduate student on MSc Applied Neuroscience and you'll get the inspiration and support you need to achieve your academic and career goals. Our past students have gone onto PhDs, Research Assistant work or working in neuro-rehabilitation. You can read about some of their experiences below.
*Psychology is ranked 3rd in the UK for research (THE, REF Institutions ranked by subject, 2022)
What our students say
Read what some of our Applied Neuroscience masters students said about their experience on this exciting course
"I'm really passionate about how we can apply neuroscience to create a therapeutic landscape that’s useful and dynamic for people."
"I'm really interested in going in to research that’s related to multisensory effects like VR and video games and how you can use that to help treat pain, treat Alzheimer’s and help with Parkinson's."
"This is one of the most important and exciting areas of academia and research in terms of if you’re thinking about the future and AI, it’s transformative in terms of your imagination and your curiosity."
“What stood out the most is the opportunities to go further with your curiosities…both practically and theoretically."
"If you have an interest or an enthusiasm in neuroscience, even the slightest bit, go for this course, because you can explore that so much further here and there’s so many opportunities to get into the different realms of neuroscience."
Meha - work placement with a large media company
Meha describes her work experience, part of studying MSc Applied Neuroscience
My experience as a Research Assistant to Dr Tim Holmes on a project commissioned by Disney:
"I worked with Tim for about 8 months. I had the opportunity to learn about so many topics, which gave me a better view of the real world of neuroscience. Overall, my experience was absolutely wonderful as he is knowledgeable, fun and generous and even took us to Disney’s London office. I would have loved to continue working with him after graduation if there were any opportunities and if I had stayed in the UK!"
Charley - current start to career as Research Assistant in a Neuroscience lab
Charley describes her career path since recently graduating from MSc Applied Neuroscience
"I'm currently a research assistant in a neuroscience lab at a university, where I have assisted with running fMRI scans and behavioural studies. I've also recently started my own project analysing eye tracking data collected from one of the studies happening in the lab.
In the next year or so, I plan to start a PhD which combines my interests in autism and computational modelling techniques."
