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Msc Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 Year Full-time

Course Description

Explore the interactions between neural structures to understand how brain cells communicate and transform information to control the body. Learn about the core problems in systems neuroscience and develop your understanding of the disciplines and techniques used to address these problems.

Entry Requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject with relevant modules.

Subject requirements

We accept degrees in the following subject areas: 

  • Behavioural Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Computational Neuroscience
  • Neuroimaging
  • Neuropharmacology
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology

We may be able to consider degrees in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics or Engineering.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

With the valuable skills and knowledge that you’ll develop throughout your research training, including computational modelling, imaging, and analysis expertise, you’ll be well equipped for careers including:

  • Roles within deep learning, machine learning or artificial intelligence
  • Analysis and visualisation of data within hospitals, other healthcare providers or the pharmaceutical industry
  • Pursuing a career in research, understanding major diseases like stroke, Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons and epilepsy within academia or governmental organisations.

If you choose to continue your research training, this course is great preparation for a PhD in areas including neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and brain interfaces, or to begin clinical training.

Module Details

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