Psychology with Human Neuroscience MPsych
University of Plymouth
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With our 4 year programme youll stand out with masters level training in psychology and human neuroscience. Building on foundations of cognitive, clinical, developmental, social psychology and neuroscience during the first 3 years, the fourth year will use an immersive approach to human neuroscience to provide the key practical neuroimaging/neurostimulation skills to prepare you for a career in neuroscience research. The programme is built around our new Brain Research Imaging Centre (BRIC).- ...Read more

With our 4 year programme you'll stand out with masters level training in psychology and human neuroscience. Building on foundations of cognitive, clinical, developmental, social psychology and neuroscience during the first 3 years, the fourth year will use an immersive approach to human neuroscience to provide the key practical neuroimaging/neurostimulation skills to prepare you for a career in neuroscience research. The programme is built around our new Brain Research Imaging Centre (BRIC).- Four year integrated masters programme, build the foundations of a thorough knowledge of psychology through the first three years of our BSc course, but then extend it with an additional year of masters level study specialising in Human Neuroscience.- Benefit from integration with our new BRIC, offering state-of-the-art facilities for fMRI, EEG, and other neuroscience techniques.- Our hands-on approach to learning embeds practical activities throughout the programme, with neuroimaging advanced practice providing hands-on experience in the operation of specialized equipment.- Work with world-leading neuroimaging researchers and engage in an original neuroscience research topic of your own choosing.

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70/101
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47th
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65th
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UCAS Tariff:

120 - 136 Grades / Points required

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D:30,M:15,P:0 Grades / Points required

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 34 Grades / Points required

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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120 - 136 points from a minimum of three A Levels. Any subjects are considered.

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120 to 136 UCAS Tariff points including 2 Advanced Highers . Any subjects are considered. English and Maths accepted as GCSE equivalent.

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Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. Any subjects are considered.

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Any subjects are considered. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

120 to 136 UCAS Tariff points. Any subjects are considered. English and Maths accepted as GCSE equivalent.

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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom
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