MSc Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
University of York
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MSc - Master of Science

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University of York - Heslington Campus

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Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience explores how the mind changes as children grow up, examining the environmental and biological influences on the developing brain. Youll be provided with perspectives from developmental cognitive neuroscience and developmental and cognitive psychology, and receive hands-on training in brain imaging methods.Youll explore topical issues such as the neural bases of perceiving, acting in the physical and social world, the development of emotion regulation and ...Read more

Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience explores how the mind changes as children grow up, examining the environmental and biological influences on the developing brain. You'll be provided with perspectives from developmental cognitive neuroscience and developmental and cognitive psychology, and receive hands-on training in brain imaging methods.You'll explore topical issues such as the neural bases of perceiving, acting in the physical and social world, the development of emotion regulation and pro-social behaviour, and neuroeducation.

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Undergraduate degree: 2:2 or equivalent in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology or a related discipline.

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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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