Overview

Neuroscience for Drug Discovery is a specialised area combining neuroscience and pharmacology that focuses on using insights from fundamental neuroscience research to discover and develop novel pharmaceutical interventions for the treatment of neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s and auto-immune diseases.

It represents an interdisciplinary approach that combines the knowledge of how the nervous system functions with treatment targets and drug development strategies. Once potential drug targets are identified, researchers work on identifying compounds or drugs that can modulate these key elements and restore normal function or alleviate symptoms. This includes repurposing of existing approved drugs for use in new disease areas or new patient populations.

Career prospects

The teaching within the Neuroscience for Drug Discovery course from Aston University is research-led and prepares graduates for careers across a variety of sectors including academic research, pharmaceutical, medical, and clinical roles, and wider scientific professions.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Neuroscience

Advanced and Applied Synaptic Plasticity

Neuroscience Research Laboratory Competencies

Professional Development for Neuroscience

Abnormal Neuronal Networks

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Neuroscience Pharmacology View 69 other Masters in Pharmacology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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93

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67

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6.5

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General requirements

Lower Second-class Honours degree (2:2 or equivalent) from a recognised university in a suitable science or medical science subject (e.g. Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Medicine)

IELTS 6.0 minimum across all sub-bands with a 6.5 minimum overall

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Tuition Fees

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24800 GBP / year

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12500 GBP / year

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Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

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Funding

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