Neuroimaging Research

Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Minimum UK requirements  

A Bachelor’s degree with 2:1 honours.

A 2:2 degree may be considered only where applicants also offer a Masters with Merit.


International requirements   Visit our admissions webpages to view our International entry requirements.
English Language requirements Band D Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements.

Applicants not applying for an advertised studentship must attached confirmation of support from your proposed supervisor to your application.

Application procedure

To apply:

Step 1: Find a supervisor 

View our departmental supervisor profiles to learn about their research interests. 
Identify your 1st and 2nd supervisor, before emailing them directly with a description of your intended research project. Applicants are expected to contact academics directly.

Step 2: Arranging funding: Unless you are applying for a studentship or can self-fund your studies, you will need to arrange for funding before you make the application.

Take a look at our Graduate Funding Database for details on funding support.

Read tips and advice from our students who have been awarded NIHR and MRC Clinical Research Training Fellowships, particularly regarding the interview stage. 

Step 3: Make an online application:

Submit an online application. This application will be assessed by the Admissions team to assess your references, fee status as well as your eligibility in terms of education and experience.

Step 4: Submit a Project Approval Form:

The project approval form (PAF) is used to assess your project in terms of planning, feasibility and appropriateness for a PhD. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the form is completed but it is recommended that applicants work closely with the supervisors.
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