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MSc/PGDip/PGCert Applied Cognitive Neuroscience

MSc/PGDip/PGCert Applied Cognitive Neuroscience

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Full time | University of Roehampton | 1 year | SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Neuroscience / Neurobiology Cognitive Psychology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art research facilities on this highly practical Master’s, and understand the?relationship between complex cognitive functions and their underlying brain mechanisms.

You'll explore the structure and function of the brain, examine the cognitive neuroscience of health and disease and how it relates to cognitive function, and learn the latest research techniques and methodologies. This includes:

  • Hands-on research experience using cutting-edge tools like MRI, EEG, eye-tracking, brain stimulation (TMS, tDCS), and cognitive testing.
  • Research methods and statistics, and through your dissertation complete an original research project to excel in the evolving field of cognitive neuroscience.
  • Communication skills for post-graduation success, including manuscript construction and effective presentations.

You'll graduate with an understanding of complex cognitive functions and their brain mechanisms in patients and healthy individuals, and the professional skills to excel in your career.

How you'll learn

The programme is delivered through taught lectures, methods workshops, seminars, discussion forums and online lectures, and is designed to give you the maximum flexibility to fit the programme around your other commitments.

Career options

There are several career pathways this MSc can lead to.

The solid understanding of applied cognitive neuroscience principles and techniques, and the experience in research, will equip you with the skills and knowledge for a career in cognitive neuroscience research, whether in academia or industry.

You'll be equiped to succeed in a wide range of graduate careers, particularly those which require experience in data analysis, scientific and non-scientific communication skills, and skills in writing/publications, including finance, business, medicine, marketing and more.

Modules

The Independent Research Project module will provide students with the opportunity to integrate their prior learning from the programme through designing, conducting and reporting an original research project under the supervision of an experienced Cognitive Neuroscience researcher. Students will apply the analytical and conceptual tools and personal skills gained from the previous modules to an in-depth investigation of a specific cognitive neuroscience research question. Students will complete a short ethics proposal (assessed in-house) to give them experience in this important research process before beginning their study. The final outcome will be a 4,000-word write-up that is in the style of a journal article (which can also be submitted for publication) and the presentation of the study and its findings via a poster that will be presented at the end of year scientific conference (preferably in person, or as a recorded presentation if needed).

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,025

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,325

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to hold a second class honours degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Life Sciences, Information Technology or a related subject.

University information

Located in south-west London, the University of Roehampton London has a 54-acre parkland campus with state-of-the-art facilities, located within 30 minutes of central London. The university has a long history dating back over 180 years. Through its oldest college, Whitelands, it has provided higher education to women for longer than any university in the country. Today, it has a thriving range of postgraduate programmes and an excellent...more

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