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MSc - Master of Science
University of Sheffield
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Sheffield
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Gain in-depth training in core aspects of cognitive neuroscience and human neuroimaging, enabling you to generate and interpret neurobiological data in order to draw conclusions from healthy and unhealthy brains. You'll develop skills in neuroimaging, neurophysiological data collection and analysis techniques.
Course description
This 12-month course is designed to provide you with in-depth training in the core aspects of cognitive neuroscience and human neuroimaging, enabling you to generate and interpret neurobiological data in order to draw conclusions from healthy and unhealthy brains.
We will also train you in neuroimaging and neurophysiological data collection and analysis techniques, allowing you to investigate and understand the brain-behaviour interrelationship.
Throughout your course, our neuroscientists will introduce you to key investigative techniques which may include functional and structural MRI, EEG, neuropsychology, transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation. Once you have mastered the techniques you need, you will have opportunities to apply these throughout your course to test hypotheses in areas including attention, executive functioning, Alzheimer’s disease, autism and ADHD.
Over six months, you will work on your research project in cognitive neuroscience with one of our world-leading experts in the Department of Psychology. Your research topic could range from theoretical to basic and to more applied cognitive neuroscience. You may have the opportunity to collect and analyse real-life cognitive brain science data, using state-of-the-art equipment, before presenting your findings at our summer postgraduate students' conference. This project gives you the opportunity to put your new techniques in experimental neuroscience into practice, while exploring ideas at the cutting-edge of cognitive neuroscience. MSc research projects often form the basis of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
If you have a passion for understanding the brain and behaviour, whether your background stems from biology, engineering, physics, mathematics, psychology or medicine, this interdisciplinary course has been designed to ensure that you'll gain in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of neuroscience and research methods in cognitive neuroscience, ready for an exciting career in research or industry.
The University is home to the Neuroscience Institute which brings together internationally-recognised expertise in medicine, science and engineering to improve the lives of patients and families affected by neurological, sensory and developmental disorders.
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in either a life science (including psychology) or a mathematical/physical science (including engineering). We also accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,070 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£32,350 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£32,350 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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