Master of Neuroscience
Master
In Canberra (Australia)
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Type
Master
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Location
Canberra (Australia)
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Start date
Different dates available
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Credits
96
How does our brain impact our behaviour and cognitive functions? How does our nervous system work?The ANU Master of Neuroscience will give you both theoretical and practical knowledge of the modern concepts in neuroscience and methodologies employed to answer these questions and more.Based in the Eccles Institute of Neuroscience at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australia’s national medical research institute, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art, modern facilities, and some of the country’s leading scientists in the field.Find out more about neuroscience, the degree structure, the university experience, career opportunities and student stories on our website.Get the inside story on what it’s like to be an ANU student by visiting our student blog.
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About this course
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0, with at least 8 courses in a cognate area.
Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 24 units (one semester) of credit. Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor degree with Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 48 units (one year) of credit.
Cognate Disciplines
Cellular and molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, medicine, anatomy and physiology, biological psychology
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Subjects
- Biology
- Physiology
- Medical
- Medical Research
- Medical training
- Neuroscience
- Skills and Training
Course programme
The Master of Neuroscience requires the completion of 96 units, of which:
A minimum of 24 units must come from 8000-level courses
The 96 units must consist of:
12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
NEUR6101 Cellular Neuroscience
NEUR6102 Systems Neuroscience
A minimum of 6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
BIOL6174 Cell Physiology in Health and Disease
PSYC6010 Biological Basis of Behaviour
A minimum of 12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BIOL8291 Research Presentation Skills
NEUR8700 Neuroscience Research proposal
NEUR8701 Readings in Neuroscience
NEUR8704 Neuroscience Essay
NEUR8010 Neuroscience Research Project
A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BIOL6001 Human Physiology
BIOL6161 Genes: Replication and Expression
BIOL6171 Biochemistry and Nutrition
BIOL6191 Biology, Society and Ethics
BIOL6201 Big Questions in Biology
BIOL6202 Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology
BIOL8021 Health and Disease in a Changing World
BIOL8702 Advanced Research Techniques
POPM8001 Mental Health
PSYC6016 Issues in Behavioural Neuroscience
SCOM6031 Science, Risk and Ethics
VCPG6002 Mobilising Research
A maximum of 12 units may come from completion of courses from the following list:
ENVS6013 Society and Environmental Change
ENVS6020 Human Ecology
ENVS6025 Complex Environmental Problems in Action
ENVS6103 Introduction to Environmental and Social Research
ENVS6306 Human Futures
SCOM6012 Science Communication and the Web
SCOM6015 Speaking of Science
SCOM6016 Science in the Media
SCOM6027 Science and Public Policy
SCOM6501 Strategies in Science Communication
SCOM8014 Communicating Science with the Public
Master of Neuroscience