MSc Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences
Working closely with specialist scientists, you'll develop the skills to investigate and understand human behaviour.
About the course1 year full-time Cognitive neuroscience relates cognitive and behavioural functions to the underlying brain systems. Computational neuroscience uses data to construct rigorous computational models of brain function. Put them together and these new disciplines are the key to explaining the relationship between brain and behaviour. You'll develop a broad and critical understanding of these two fields, along with an appreciation of different approaches to understanding brain function. Your range of computational and analytical skills, and an ability to generate and test hypotheses, will give you an excellent foundation for further research. Entry requirementsA 2:1 honours degree or equivalent qualification in either a life science or mathematical/physical science. We make sure you receive extra support where your knowledge is limited. If you have a life sciences qualification, we run specially designed mathematics and programming classes. If you have a qualification in mathematics, engineering or the physical sciences, we run an introductory course in neuroscience. English language requirements for overseas studentsOverall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, 7.0 in Writing, 6.0 in Listening and 6.0 in Speaking, or equivalent. Entry requirements for international students
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Fees and fundingPlease contact us for the latest funding opportunities. Financial information for postgraduate taught courses Any questions?If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us: Josie Cassidy |
Where your masters can take youYou'll develop the skills and knowledge for all sorts of careers. Many of our graduates continue to PhD level. Others work as research associates and assistant psychologists for employers such as universities and the NHS. Throughout your course, you'll have frequent reviews with your tutor to discuss your learning needs and objectives. Applying psychology in the real worldOur ongoing collaborative projects with hospitals, mental health care units, the police and prison service, and several leading firms in business and industry will show you how psychology can be applied in the real world. You'll also benefit from our research excellence. We don't just focus on one or two specialisms – with active researchers in most areas of psychology, we are consistently one of the highest-ranked research departments in the UK. We're one of the top psychology departments in the UK for research.Our facilitiesWhatever your particular interest, we have the facilities. We have extensive facilities for research in health and social psychology. There is also a Clinical Psychology Unit and a laboratory for infancy research. To give you the right tools for your research, there is a fully equipped neuroscience unit with excellent facilities for brain imaging, neuroanatomy, electrophysiology, behavioural neuroscience and computational neuroscience. We have two small-bore MRI devices and access to the University's fMRI facility for human studies. The Clinical Psychology UnitSeventeen academic and clinical staff are involved in wide-ranging research programmes, training and consultancy, working closely with local NHS Trusts. Apply nowYou can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process. |
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