MSc Cognitive Neuroscience
University of Reading
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Gain a strong foundation in cognitive neuroscience, classical psychology, and neuropsychology on our MSc Cognitive Neuroscience course. This research-intensive course is designed to equip you for further research and study. MSc Cognitive Neuroscience will prepare you for a doctoral programme in psychology, neuroscience, clinical psychology, or a related field. Skills youll gain with MSc Cognitive Neuroscience You will receive training in the neurobiology and psychological aspects of cognitive ...Read more

Gain a strong foundation in cognitive neuroscience, classical psychology, and neuropsychology on our MSc Cognitive Neuroscience course. This research-intensive course is designed to equip you for further research and study. MSc Cognitive Neuroscience will prepare you for a doctoral programme in psychology, neuroscience, clinical psychology, or a related field. Skills you'll gain with MSc Cognitive Neuroscience You will receive training in the neurobiology and psychological aspects of cognitive neuroscience, with options in developmental psychology and psychopathology. Throughout the course, you'll receive essential training in: research methods critical thinking analytical skills statistics programming.

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Typically a good second class honours degree (57% or above, with 2.1 marks in Research Methods and project/dissertation modules) in psychology or a related discipline (for example, cognitive neuroscience). It must reflect psychology as a scientific discipline and have included the study of brain and behaviour.

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£12,800 per year

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£30,950 per year

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£31,650 per year

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