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MSc - Master of Science
Bloomsbury (Central London) Campus
Full Time
OCT-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Bloomsbury (Central London) Campus
Full Time
OCT-26
1 Year
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This MA/MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology offers you hands-on training in cutting-edge behavioural and imaging neuroscience techniques and combines a basic-science perspective with clinical case-study perspectives. Why choose this course? Taught by leading researchers in the field, it gives you the chance to examine how theories of cognitive function can be informed by evidence from converging neuroimaging methods, such as magnetic resonance imaging, electrophysiology and transcranial magnetic stimulation, as well as neuropsychological, patient-based techniques. This course benefits from its strong connection to centres such as the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development (CBCD) and Birkbeck/UCL Centre for Neuroimaging (BUCNI). Depending on your professional interests and career aspirations, this course gives you the ability to gain an MA or MSc award, based on your dissertation choice. What you will learn Modules on this course equip you with knowledge and skills in a wide range of relevant topics in cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology, including: neuroimaging methods sensorimotor processes neuropsychological case studies the structure and measurement of the human brain. These specialised modules are complemented by more general modules in which you will gain further academic and research skills including in advanced quantitative methods. You will have the opportunity to apply what you have learnt and follow your interests by completing a dissertation. With supervision and guidance, you will either conduct a research project to gain an MSc, or undertake a literature review to be awarded an MA. How you will learn You will be able to choose between full- or part-time study. Classes take place in the daytime and evening. Our focus is on ensuring student participation and discussion in lectures and seminars. Your dissertation will involve working in one of our lab groups undertaking cutting-edge research.
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in psychology, neuroscience or a relevant discipline.
Students living in
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£12,750 per year
Students from Domestic
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£20,850 per year
Students from EU
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£20,850 per year
Students from International
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