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MSc Brain and Behaviour

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    MSc: 1 year full-time

Course Description

Gain advanced knowledge of the neural, pharmacological and physiological mechanisms underlying behaviour and the approaches used to study them.

  • Explore brain and behaviour presented in a holistic and neuroscientific context, covering a broad range of topics
  • Study on a course taught by research-active staff who are experts in their field
  • Gain practical experience with cutting edge neuroscientific techniques
  • Acquire skills, knowledge and practical experience directly relevant to a research career
  • Enjoy both research- and student-led learning methods
  • Conduct a research project covering the full ‘research arc’ from study conception to dissemination

Entry Requirements

A minimum 2.2 or above in a relevant scientific discipline, such as Psychology, Biology, Zoology, Neurobiology/Neuroscience or Animal Behaviour.

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Student Destinations

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2017) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

You will acquire acquire the skills to pursue a research career as a university academic or in research departments in the private sector, such as the pharmaceutical industry or consumer goods industry.

Module Details

Core Modules

Research Methods and Statistics 20 credits
Current Methods in Brain and Behaviour 20 credits
Somatosensory Systems 20 credits
Applied Neuroscience 20 credits
Neuroendocrinology 20 credits
Cognitive Neuroscience 20 credits
Research Project 60 credits

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