Cognitive Neuroscience MSc
University of Nottingham
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Course overviewThis hands-on course will prepare you for a range of research intensive careers. It will teach you the latest in cognitive neuroscience. You will develop transferable skills, such as:coding and MATLABsolving complex problems presenting your workYou will gather your own data and learn to analyse and visualise it. Our university's contribution to cognitive neuroscience is considerable. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a powerful technique for measuring the brain, was developed here. ...Read more

Course overviewThis hands-on course will prepare you for a range of research intensive careers. It will teach you the latest in cognitive neuroscience. You will develop transferable skills, such as:coding and MATLABsolving complex problems presenting your workYou will gather your own data and learn to analyse and visualise it. Our university's contribution to cognitive neuroscience is considerable. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a powerful technique for measuring the brain, was developed here. We are also driving the development of a new wearable brain scanner based on magnetic fields. This course is taught by academics actively involved in research. You will have the opportunity to specialise with a research project. Previous topics include:Using diffusion tensor imaging to measure sight after strokeHow do humans perceive time?Brain stimulation for rehabilitation after brain tumour surgeryWe are part of the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre, with strong links to other academic schools within the University.

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Entry requirements

2:2 (or international equivalent). We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world. Applicants should have: one year of full-time (or equivalent) work or volunteer experience in an educational setting or a teaching qualification that includes a substantial placement-based component, for example a PGCE will be considered acceptable experience.

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£13,400 per year

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£33,000 per year

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£33,000 per year

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All the university of Nottingham campuses (England) are beautiful places to study, to meet people and to hang out. The support I have received as a student (and specifically a...
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