Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (MSc)

Birkbeck, University of London

Master

In London

£ 10,500 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

Our MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology brings together some of the world's leading researchers in the field of cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology from centres such as the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, the Brain and Behaviour Lab and the Birkbeck/UCL Centre for Neuroimaging.

This specialist Master's degreee offers hands-on training in cutting-edge behavioural and imaging neuroscience techniques, and combines a basic-science perspective with clinical case-study perspectives. You will examine how theories of cognitive function can be informed by evidence from converging neuroimaging methods, such as functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging, electrophysiology and transcranial magnetic stimulation, as well as from neuropsychological, patient-based techniques.

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Location

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London
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Malet Street, WC1E 7HX

Start date

On request

About this course

Graduates can pursue careers in psychology, the health sciences, research, or policy development. Possible professions include neurologist, psychologist, or researcher. This degree may also be useful in a variety of roles within policy development, as well as in becoming a higher education lecturer.

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in psychology, neuroscience or a relevant discipline.

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

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Subjects

  • Imaging
  • Psychology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods
  • Cognitive
  • Social Neuroscience
  • Cognitive neuroscience
  • Development Cognitive Neuroscience

Course programme

COURSE STRUCTURE

You take eight modules and complete a research project.

MODULES
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods
  • Cognitive, Affective, and Social Neuroscience
  • Development Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Generic Research Skills
  • Neurocases and Clinical Assessments
  • Neuroimaging Methods
  • Sensorimotor Processes and Attention
  • Structure and Measurement of the Human Brain
MSC COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGY DISSERTATION
  • MSc Psychology Research Dissertation
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Additional information

Duration

One year full-time or two years part-time

FEES

Part-time home students: £5250 paFull-time home students: £10500 paPart-time international students: £8550 paFull-time international students: £17100 pa

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