Sainsbury Wellcome Centre Systems Neuroscience PhD
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom · Doctoral · Social
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Sainsbury Wellcome Centre Systems Neuroscience PhD
Sainsbury Wellcome Centre Systems Neuroscience PhD
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
About this programme
Students at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre (SWC) study toward a Sainsbury Wellcome Centre Systems Neuroscience PhD. You will receive a comprehensive introduction to theoretical and systems neuroscience, as well as intensive training in experimental techniques, including imaging, physiology, molecular, and behavioural methods.
Programme facts
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- £38,300 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
- Applicants should have a keen interest in neuroscience combined with an undergraduate degree in a relevant field (for example Neuroscience, Life Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science) at a minimum of upper second-class UK Bachelor’s level or overseas equivalent.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all - confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (11)
- Research Excellence ScholarshipFully funded · Applications close 1 October 2026
- Clara Collet Departmental ScholarshipFully funded · Applications close 10 December 2026
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- AHRC Doctoral Landscape AwardFully funded
- IOE - China Scholarship Council (CSC) ScholarshipFully funded
- IOE Centenary Doctoral ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)