The University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN) has launched the MSc in Pain Neurosciences, designed to equip researchers and clinicians with a rigorous understanding of pain mechanisms and their clinical implications.
This two-year, part-time programme adopts a blended format, combining online learning with intensive residential weeks in Oxford, ensuring accessibility without compromising academic depth.
The curriculum spans fundamental neurobiology through to translational and clinical science, offering a comprehensive exploration of pain from multiple perspectives. Participants will engage with world-leading experts, undertake research projects, and contribute to a global dialogue on improving pain management and patient outcomes.
Oxford’s reputation as a centre of excellence in neuroscience provides an unparalleled environment for meaningful exchange and innovation. The programme’s flexible structure accommodates professionals from diverse backgrounds, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and advancing the next generation of pain researchers.
Applications for 2026 entry are now open. For those committed to shaping the future of pain science and improving lives through evidence-based practice, this MSc offers a unique opportunity to combine academic rigour with practical impact.
Course Director, Associate Professor John Dawes told us: “Pain is a complex issue that demands collaboration across disciplines. This programme creates a space where neuroscientists, clinicians, and allied health professionals can learn from each other and build solutions together.”
Find out more and apply online.
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