STUDY IN THE UK

All my years in college and university, I had been visioning and planning my master’s program
in the United Kingdom. I chose to study in the United Kingdom because of the quality of
education, the diversity of the culture, international intelligence and opportunity for international
exposure.
I did my undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy with special interest in the neurological unit.
This led me to do my undergraduate research on Autism spectrum individuals. Also, working
with one of my lecturers as a research assistant for his thesis involving spinal cord injury patients
and stroke survivors spurred in me more interest in neurological research. I hope to explore more
on the concepts of neurobiological pathways that underlie diseases and disorders of the brain and
nervous system as well as its relation to mental health, hence, clinical neuroscience at masters’
level. As an individual who loves to learn, the prospect of studying MSc (Research) in Clinical
Neuroscience at the University College, London (UCL) is extremely exciting. The UCL Queen
Square Institute of Neurology is an internationally renowned environment for world-class
researches. I love the divisions into different departments particularly, the department of brain
repair and rehabilitation where I would love to major working under Professor David Werring.
I chose MSc Clinical and Therapeutic Neuroscience from the University of Oxford as my second
choice because it would provide me with excellent opportunities in high quality research
training. I have read about the university high standards and friendly atmosphere which offers a
unique opportunity to work with world-class libraries, laboratories and collections and it remains
a growing community of scholars who are dedicated to education and research. Exploring the
British culture, intellectual environment and vigorous research at Oxford is a chance of a
lifetime. Also, the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neuroscience (NDCN) of the Oxford
University is one of the leading and largest clinical neuroscience department in Europe that
connects experts in psychology, genetics, neurosurgery, and neuroimaging for real-world impact.
In studying this course, I hope to obtain a strong foundation in understanding the mechanism and
treatments of neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions. It would broaden my scope in
modern theories and concepts relating to brain research and the application of these principles in
the treatment of brain disorders. Also, working with Professor Martin Turner of the NDCN
would enrich my training and research in neurodegenerative disorders as he has done several
research and collaborations in motor system imaging.
I chose Clinical Neuroscience (MSc) from the University of Roehampton as my third choice
because similarly, it will broaden my scope and knowledge of neuropsychiatric and neurological
disorders, also the current line of managements of this condition. In addition, the ambience of the
university is one of the things I look forward to.
Personally, I love exploring nature so, studying in the United Kingdom will not only fuel my
adventurous ambitions, it would expose me to world-class tourist centers including the different
meals. One of the numerous places I would visit is the Buckingham Palace. I have read a lot
about the beauty, the different historical events that happened there and in fact, the royal garden.
The change in environment would not really be a challenge for me as I have been opportune to
live in the different geographical zones of Nigeria with different weather conditions. I look
forward to living and studying in the United Kingdom, this would be a dream come true with
Chevening scholarship.