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Description
Type
Postgraduate
Location
Bangor (Wales)
Duration
3 Years
Start date
September
Description
Neuroimaging has emerged as a new important methodology in the study of the structure and function of the human brain in health and disease. In Neuroscience it is being increasingly used to study the physiological correlates of mental processes. In Clinical practice it plays a prominent role in the detection and diagnosis of neurological and psychiatric illnesses and in the evaluation of new treatments. The techniques are getting increasingly sophisticated and as a result there is a high demand for well trained professionals.
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About this course
The course aims to enable understudies to: The Physiological basis of Functional Imaging
Functional and metabolic Imaging of mood disorders and neurodegenerative disorders
Multivoxel Pattern Analysis
Magnetic resonance Spectroscopy
White Matter Imaging: diffusion weighted imaging .
Physiology and measurement of cerebral blood flow in health and vascular disorders.
Resting state BOLD signals and functional connectivity
The Neuroimaging MSc is especially suited for:
students interested in pursuing an Academic career in the field of Neuroimaging;
students looking to find a job as research staff in industry or academic labs involved in translational research;
medical professional, looking to develop skills in a new emergent technology and research field;
students with a background in physics, mathematics or computer science who want to move into cognitive or clinical neuroscience;
students with a background in psychology or biology who want to improve their technical skills for a neuroscience career.
You must have a single or joint honours degree in Psychology, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Biology, Medical Sciences or a related subject area, normally with a minimum degree class of 2(i) or equivalent.
IELTS: 6.5 (with no element below 6.0) is required.
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Subjects
Imaging
Neuroscience
Neuroimaging
Course programme
The core of the course consists of two modules on Neuroimaging. The first module concentrates on methodological aspects. It includes an introduction to the physics of MR imaging, the physiological basis of functional signals, processing and analysis of imaging data and the design of research studies. The second module provides an in depth introduction to a number of specialized imaging techniques used to understand the biology of brain function in health and disease. The latter module aims to illustrate the use of imaging in the context of translational and clinical studies of disease processes affecting the human brain.
Both modules combine formal lectures, with substantial computer based laboratories for the Introductory module in which students learn and practice analysis and imaging techniques. Weekly practical labs and programming classes are held in a dedicated computer laboratory available to all students. The work done in the lab sections constitute 40% of the grade in the first module. The second module revolves around student led discussion of seminal papers on neuroimaging, both basic and clinical research.
View the Neuroimaging MSc modules.
In addition to course work and research projects, Masters in Neuroimaging students are encouraged to become a part of the local Neuroimaging community by attending and participating in the weekly Bangor Imaging Group (BIG) meeting. This meeting is where academic staff, postdocs and students discuss current research projects and new findings. All MSc and PhD students are expected to propose their research here.
Additional optional modules provide an in depth view of several content areas of cognitive and clinical neuroscience (see below). Journal clubs and research meetings concerning fMRI, EEG, and TMS methodologies are open to all students.
Students are required to take a module in advanced statistics and the module “Communicating Research” to complete the curriculum by training students in a broad scope of professional skills.
The Bangor Imaging Unit houses a state of the art 3T MRI machine, available for student projects. Setups for the measurement of eye movement, arm and hand movement, and physiological parameters are also available.
In the beginning of the year you will choose your academic supervisor. The supervisor will be responsible for helping you plan, design and draft your research thesis. From your project proposal you will review the relevant literature, and formally outline your study. In the weekly Bangor Imaging Group meeting we learn about and discuss proposed, ongoing and completed studies and important new publications in the field. Moreover, all MSc and PhD students present their proposed plan of research in this forum. Thus, you are tightly integrated into the research environment at the Bangor Imaging Unit, and profit from interactions with older PhD students, post docs, and other supervisors. Your final research project is conducted over the summer months, most likely using the in house, research dedicated 3T MRI scanner. The course ends with the successful submission of your research thesis.
Course Structure
The course consists of two parts. Part one comprises taught modules over two semesters. You are required to take the two core modules in Neuroimaging, which include a large component of laboratory work. You will also choose two ’content’ modules, each designed to provide knowledge and promote understanding in a specific core area of neuroscience. You also take three ’skills’ modules designed to hone your research skills. In addition, you will partner with one of the academic faculty in order to jointly develop a research proposal for your thesis. On successful completion of Part One, you’ll proceed to Part Two (in the third semester), when you will carry out your research study and write your thesis.
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