Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience PhD

Research profile

Our research focuses on fundamental and applied research into brain function using techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), eye-tracking, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS), infrared thermography together with psychophysics and cognitive behavioural paradigms in health and disease.

Researchers in Psychology also have access to:

• 3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner
• Electroencephalography (EEG) laboratory
• Mobile EEG system
• Eye-tracker (MRI compatible)
• Mobile eye-tracking glasses enabling real-world eye-tracking
• Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
• Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
• 3D body scanner
• Thermal imaging camera
• Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)

Careers and your future

You will receive tailored careers support during your PhD and for up to three years after you complete your research at Brunel. We encourage you to actively engage in career planning and managing your personal development right from the start of your research, even (or perhaps especially) if you don't yet have a career path in mind. Our careers provision includes online information and advice, one-to-one consultations and a range of events and workshops. The Professional Development Centre runs a varied programme of careers events throughout the academic year. These include industry insight sessions, recruitment fairs, employer pop-ups and skills workshops.

In addition, where available, you may be able to undertake some paid work as we recognise that teaching and learning support duties represent an important professional and career development opportunity.

MPhil option available.

The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1).