MPhil Molecular Psychiatry

University of Central Lancashire

Our group investigates a number of psychiatric and related illnesses including drug abuse, autism, sleep and schizophrenia. We are also interested in basic neuroscience, including understanding the mechanisms involved in neurotransmitter release and synaptic plasticity. Our research uses numerous cutting-edge techniques from genome-wide association studies (GWAS), through brain slices (voltammetry and patch-clamp) to rodent behavioural models. We offer alternative start dates for your research degree, commencing in September, January and March for maximum flexibility. September 2024 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 June 2024, EU/International is 1 May 2024, January 2025 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 November 2024, EU/International is 1 September 2024, March 2025 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 December 2024, EU/International is 1 November 2024. September 2025 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 June 2025, EU/International is 1 May 2025.