St Neuroscience (MRes)University of St Andrews · St Andrews, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Feb 4, 2027 | Jun 1, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Maximum 500 words; include names of potential supervisors.

CV or résumé

Include personal details and a history of education and employment to date.

Recommendation letters x 1

One original signed academic reference required for most taught programmes.

Academic transcript(s)

Degree certificates and transcripts from all qualifications; certified English translation if needed.

Academic: Upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Or international equivalent.
IELTS: 7.0 overall (6.0 each component, 7.0 writing); St Andrews Profile 4-D (Direct entry).
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall (4.0 each component, 5.0 writing) | Old scale: 91 overall (R16, L16, W26, S19); TOEFL iBT from 2026; Profile 4-D.; Pre-2026 TOEFL iBT; Profile 4-D.
GMAT: Optional; Not routinely required unless specified.
GRE: Optional; Not routinely required unless specified.

Historical admission data is not published.