MSc(Res) Cognitive Neuroscience and Human Neuroimaging

About the course

1 year full-time

This course focuses on the relationship between brain function and the cognitive, perceptual and motor mechanisms that underpin behaviour. You'll study computational neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience and human imaging.

Computational neuroscience uses neuroscientific data to construct computational models of brain function. Cognitive neuroscience and human imaging relate cognitive and behavioural function to its underlying neural substrate.

The course includes a relatively long research project where you can carry out an in-depth imaging study.

You'll develop a broad and critical understanding of these related 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 in a modern laboratory setting, will give you an excellent foundation for further research.

Entry requirements

A 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 students

Overall 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

Core modules

• Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience 1
• Fundamentals of Neuroscience
• Mathematical Modelling and Research Skills
• Applied Neuroimaging, Neurophysiology and Psychiatry
• Brain Imaging

Teaching

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Laboratory classes

Assessment

• Exams
• Extensive empirical research project

Fees and funding

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
E: j.cassidy@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 6515

Where your masters can take you

You'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 world

Our 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 facilities

Whatever 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 Unit

Seventeen academic and clinical staff are involved in wide-ranging research programmes, training and consultancy, working closely with local NHS Trusts.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

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