The University of Reading has ​an established global reputation for research in neuroscience disciplines, fantastic research facilities and research projects which ensure students' employability. The MSc by Research Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience is an excellent course to start a career.

Study at an established global reputation for research in neuroscience disciplines including neurodegeneration, models of CNS disease, electrophysiology, regenerative medicine and stem-cell biology, behavioural neuroscience, cell-based assay, microscopy, molecular biology, cell culture and immunohistology.

Reading's strong links with national and international pharmaceutical industry give access to industrial laboratories and facilities to support research. Many of Reading's staff hold external appointments at various national and international research committees which provide them with additional opportunities for participation in conferences and other networking events.

Students will be trained in a wide range of skills and experimental techniques, relevant to many industries, including pharmaceutical, food, healthcare and medical devices. The projects students work on will be geared towards the needs of academic, industry and charity research priorities to ensure they receive a wide range of experiences to give them maximum employability.

Strong links with the biomedical industry have provided previous students with working on collaborative research at overseas institutions.