Neuroscience of Mental Health (Taught)
- MS
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Postgraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
This course provides you with a deep understanding of the brain mechanisms that malfunction in individuals with mental health conditions, and an ability to link this understanding to treatments for mental illness.
You'll study how the brain, neurochemistry and genetics contribute to the behavioural patterns that we observe in different mental illnesses.
You'll also examine how the understanding and treatment of psychiatric disorders has been improved by the advent of modern neuroscientific techniques, including neuroimaging and brain stimulation.
An improved understanding of the underlying brain and biological impairments in mental health disorders will enhance the chances of employment in a number of research and mental health related roles. Students who have completed similar courses in the past have gone on to fully funded research PhD and clinical doctoral training programmes.
Modules
Core modules
An Introduction to Mental Health
Research Design and Statistics
Principles of Cognitive Neuroscience
Data Analysis In Neuroimaging
Option modules
You will study two option modules. Examples can be found below. Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.
The Cognitive Neuroscience of Anxiety and Trauma
The Neurobiology of Depression
Understanding Mental Health and Its Disorders: A Transdiagnostic Approach
Adult Mental Health: Schizophrenia and Psychoses
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
Entry requirements
See website https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/msc-neuroscience-mental-health/#entry
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £13900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £13900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £13900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £13900 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £13900 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £13900 | Year 1 |
| EU | £32900 | Year 1 |
| International | £32900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.