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Neuroimaging is an important methodology in modern cognitive and clinical neuroscience of the human brain. It is used to study the physiological correlates of mental processes and it plays a prominent role in the detection, diagnosis and research of neurological and psychiatric illnesses and the evaluation of new treatments. Neuroimaging techniques are growing increasingly sophisticated and as a result there is a high demand in both clinical and research settings for individuals with neuroimaging skills.
The Bangor MSc in Neuroimaging is one of the most well established programmes dealing with modern neuroimaging in the UK. It is exceptional in its focus on both the practical and biomedical aspects of Neuroimaging. Students learn through both taught modules and practical application. Through developing and running their own imaging research project students are afforded the opportunity to participate in novel studies in one of several cognitive and clinical research areas including: social neuroscience, auditory physiology, neurotransmitter dynamics, stroke and acquired brain injury, vision, motor control, and psychopharmacology. Students graduating from the Bangor MSc in Neuroimaging have been extremely successful with 80% either in further higher education, or fully employed in the first year after degree completion.
Under supervision of our world-class academic staff students co-design and run a novel imaging based research study using the in-house 3T MRI scanner.
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The core of the MSc consists of four modules focussing on Neuroimaging, split over two semesters.
The first module, Introduction to Neuroimaging, concentrates on the theoretical and methodological aspects of modern Neuroimaging. It includes an introduction to the physics of MR imaging, the physiological basis of functional signals, the theory behind processing and analysis of imaging data and the design of research studies.
You must have a single or joint honours degree in Psychology, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Biology, Medical Sciences or a related subject area, normally with a minimum degree class of 2(i) or equivalent.
IELTS: 6.5 (with no element below 6.0) is required.
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The Neuroimaging MSc is especially suited for:
The academics involved with this Neuroimaging MSc have extensive research links with external bodies and companies, which are fully utilised in ensuring that the modules are relevant to the modern work and research environment graduates will enter.
The core of the MSc consists of four modules focussing on Neuroimaging, split over two semesters.
The first module, Introduction to Neuroimaging, concentrates on the theoretical and methodological aspects of modern Neuroimaging. It includes an introduction to the physics of MR imaging, the physiological basis of functional signals, the theory behind processing and analysis of imaging data and the design of research studies.
The second module in first semester, Practical Aspects of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), takes place in a dedicated imaging analysis computer lab. Through weekly workshops the students learn how to handle and analyse functional neuroimaging data, how to use two of the major software packages available for FMRI analysis, and how to report the results.
In second semester, Advanced Concepts in Neuroimaging exposes the students to a number of specialized imaging techniques used to understand the biology of brain function in health and disease. This is a seminar based discussion module, in which students critically appraise imaging literature and novel techniques.
The final module is a second practical module, Advanced Analysis techniques in Neuroimaging, is focused on imaging techniques that go beyond typical fMRI studies.
All four modules illustrate the use of imaging in the context of both basic research on typical brain functioning, and translational and clinical studies of disease processes affecting the human brain. Through the two lab based modules the programme also puts a strong emphasis on practical skills. View the Neuroimaging MSc modules.
In addition to course work and research projects, Masters in Neuroimaging students are encouraged to become a part of the local Neuroimaging community by attending and participating in the weekly Bangor Imaging Group (BIG) meeting. This meeting is where academic staff, postdocs and students discuss current research projects and new findings. All MSc and PhD students are expected to propose their research here.
Additional optional modules provide an in-depth view of several content areas of cognitive and clinical neuroscience (see below). Journal-clubs and research meetings concerning fMRI, EEG, and TMS methodologies are open to all students.
Students are required to take a module in advanced statistics to complete the curriculum by training students in a broad scope of statistical skills.
The Bangor Imaging Unit houses a state-of-the-art 3T MRI machine, available for student projects. Setups for the measurement of arm and hand movement, EEG data, and physiological parameters are also available.
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