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Applied Neuroscience MSc

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Study mode

Online

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Professional Masters

Subject areas

Neuroscience / Neurobiology

Course Summary

Overview

Neuroscienceisamodern,multidisciplinary'subject.As'such,itdrawstogetherknowledgeandexpertisefrommanyareasof'science,frommolecularbiologytothepsychological'studyofthemind.ThisinnovativequalificationfromKingsCollegeLondonis100%online,'so'studentscanbalance'studyalongsideworkandlifecommitments.Thispostgraduatecoursewillallowyoutoapplyyourneuroscienceknowledgetorealworld'settings.Fromtheresearchlabtomarketing,theapplicationofneurosciencehasthepotentialtodeepenyourunderstandingofhowthenervous'system'servestodriveoureverythought,'sensationandemotion.TheInstituteofPsychiatry,PsychologyandNeuroscience(IoPPN)isoneoftheleadingprovidersofneuroscienceeducationintheUK,andEuropeslargestcentreforresearchandpostgraduateeducationinpsychiatry,psychologyandbasicandclinicalneuroscience.Ourresearchcentresareattheinternationalforefrontofthisfieldandweareworldrenownedforthehighqualityofourresearch.This100%onlineAppliedNeuroscienceMSccourseallowsyoutobenefitfromaninnovativeandcontemporarycurriculum,whistlearningfromourworldleading'scientists.

Coursedetail

TheAppliedNeurosciencecourseprovidesacomprehensiveandintegratedexplorationofourcurrentunderstandingoftheneuroscientificfieldandwillprovideopportunitiesfor'studentstodevelop'specificinterestsintheappliedneuroscienceareasofpsychiatricandneurodevelopmentaldiseases,neuroimagingandhowneurosciencecanimpact'society.This100%onlineneurosciencecoursedrawsuponthewealthofresearch,educationandclinicalexpertiseandexperienceacrosstheworld-renownedIoPPN.

Teachingandassessment

Theprogrammeisdeliveredentirelyonline.Therearevideolectures,courseworkincludingcriticalappraisalofpublishedwork,essaysandabstractsand'self-directedlearningactivities.Assessmentwillincludediscussionboardparticipation,multiplechoicequestionand'shortanswerquestionsexaminations.Theprimarymethodsofassessmentforthiscourseareonlineexaminationsandcoursework.The'studytimeandassessmentmethodstypicallygiveanindicationofwhattoexpect.However,thesemayvarydependinguponthemodules.

Careerprospects

AtKings,youllenterintooneoftheworldsmostcompetitive'studentbodiesandjoinalegacyofgraduatesthatare'soughtoutby'someoftheleadingemployersinthefield.TheAppliedNeuroscienceMScwill:openupopportunitieswithinresearch,orprogresstoPhDprovidetransferable'skillsandknowledgethatcanbenefitanumberofcareerpathsprovidea'solid'setoftransferableresearch'skills'suchasanalysis,reportwriting,reviewingandcriticalappraisalandexpandcareeropportunitieswithinclinicalpsychology.

Modules

Biological Foundations of Mental Health (15 Credits)
Contemporary Advances in Neuroscience (15 Credits)
Independent Synoptic Project (30 Credits)
Mental Health in the Community (15 Credits)
Neurodevelopmental Disorders: From Bench to Bedside (15 Credits)
Psychological Foundations of Mental Health (15 Credits)
Research Skills: From Methods & Procedures to Analysis & Reporting (15 Credits)
Research Skills: From Reviewing & Critical Analysis to Research Ethics (15 Credits)
Techniques in Neuroscience (15 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,422

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£10,422

Entry requirements

Standard: Academic/professional requirements: A bachelors degree with 2:1 honours in any subject. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. Candidates who achieved a 2:2 in their undergraduate degree will need to support their application with a one page personal statement and an academic reference.

University information

King's College London (King’s) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK. With a rich history dating back to 1829, it is located in the heart of London and comprises five campuses including its historic main campus at The Strand. The university offers an extensive range of postgraduate programmes across a variety of disciplines, combining world-class teaching, research excellence, and a commitment to developing...more