Course Description
This research-inspired course will equip you for a career in cognitive neuroscience. With a focus on neuroimaging, electrophysiology and brain stimulation, this course delivers theoretical understanding and practical applications.
Why study MSc Cognitive Neuroscience at BU?
- Develop the skills for a career in cognitive neuroscience; particularly neuroimaging, EEG, and brain stimulation, through theoretical understanding and practical applications
- Acquire experience and expertise in experimental design, advanced statistical analysis, and evaluation of research in different disciplines within psychology and cognitive neuroscience
- Enhance your knowledge and understanding of the core areas of common concern in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, including attention, learning, vision, memory and language, and the strategy of cross-disciplinary research in theory and application development
- Develop critical evaluation of the major issues, investigative strategies, and empirical findings of recent attempts to integrate the different approaches of cognitive neuroscience
- Learn to critically evaluative and develop analytical skills to address your own and others’ research, including summarising, assessing, and reflecting upon theory and methodology through a range of communication and audio-visual strategies, including written, oral, and conference poster presentations
- Benefit from the knowledge of our expert staff in relation to how the brain supports cognitive processing and behaviour.
Entry Requirements
The normal requirements for embarking upon this degree are:
- A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:1, or equivalent in a required subject
- Required subjects are: Psychology, Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Physical Science (such as Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Geography) or a related discipline
- Applicants with a 2:2 may be considered following academic assessment.
Fees
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