Our four-year programme provides a broader and more in-depth practical and theoretical grounding in neuroscience than conventional three-year programmes. Early in year one you will receive formal lectures in research design, statistics, lab safety, animal welfare and ethical standards, and attend a series of specialised lecture courses in behavioural, cellular, molecular, genetic and system neuroscience. In the second part of year one, you will experience three 11-week laboratory rotations in internationally renowned labs. During the lab rotations, you will carry out research, gain knowledge of the questions addressed by the lab, and acquire direct experience of the relevant techniques. Lab rotations help you to reach an informed choice of the neuroscience area and supervisor you will choose for your full PhD project during years two to four. Throughout all the years you and your colleagues will participate in weekly seminars and presentations at journal clubs. The programme is designed to ensure an excellent PhD experience and an outstanding future. Please note that we are aiming to improve this course by changing the structure of the programme to a 1-year MRes followed by a 3-year PhD. This is currently under a University approval process. We aim to have full programme information published by February. In the meantime if you have any queries, please see our contact details below. Programme aims To give students a varied experience in integrative neuroscience research techniques, ranging from the genetic, cellular, and behavioural, incorporating methods such as genetic sequencing and human imaging. Distinctive features This programme is administered by the School of Medicine, but has ties to the School of Psychology and the School of Biosciences. Students will benefit from: generous stipend of over £19,919 per annum tuition fees paid by the Wellcome Trust for EU and Home students £40,000 over four years for research consumables £1,500 for travel £1,700 for training Applications for the four-year PhD programme, supported by the Wellcome Trust, for October 2017 intake are now closed. This programme is administered by the School of Medicine, but has ties to the School of Psychology and the School of Biosciences.