Translational Neuroscience pre-arrival information
We are thrilled to welcome you to the MSc in Translational Neuroscience program at the University of Sheffield! This page serves as your central hub for essential events, dates, and resources to help you prepare for the upcoming year. Be sure to check back regularly as we update this page.
Welcome Week events
Welcome week runs from Monday 22 - Friday 26 September. During this week you'll get to meet your lecturers and fellow students and attend some introductory lectures relevant to your course and the Department of Neuroscience.
Event | Details |
Welcome Events – School Level | Monday 22nd September – 9:30 AM–1:00 PM – Welcome to the School of Medicine and Population Health – Lecture Theatre One, Medical School |
Division of Neuroscience Intro Week Sessions | Thursday 25th September - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - The History of Neuroscience & Key Information - Workroom 3, The Wave Friday 26th September - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - How to write scientifically - Workroom 2, The Wave |
| Welcome to Translational Neuroscience | Thursday 25th September - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Icebreaker & Course overview - Seminar Room 11, The Wave Thursday 25th September - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - 1-2-1 meeting with Course Lead - Seminar Room 2, Medical School (specific appointments will be emailed directly to you) |
Course schedule
Follow the link below to download a detailed overview of our course structure for the 2025/26 academic year. This calendar includes the teaching dates for all modules, including the winter break, and your research project.
Translational Neuroscience Course Overview 2025-2026
Please note: possible future changes may be necessary due to staff availability and room booking requirements beyond our control. Any changes will be shared with you.
If you have any questions contact Dr Julie Simpson (julie.simpson@sheffield.ac.uk).
Recommended reading
We recommend you take a look at the following online resources to gain a good background knowledge of the material we'll be teaching before the start of the course.