Description

Type

Master
Location

Brighton

Duration

4 Years

If you want to gain advanced knowledge of the nervous system, this is the course for you.
You can choose from a range of modules based on the latest research – from genetics and genomics to philosophical aspects of cognitive science. Sussex is a world-famous pioneer in teaching and research in cognitive science. We’re one of the few universities in the UK to offer undergraduate courses in the subject. And to support your career development, you study research methods and computing skills options.
Through your integrated Masters year and paid summer research placement, you develop advanced research skills and contribute to world-leading research.

Facilities

Brighton (East Sussex)

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Sussex House, BN1 9RH

Start date

On request

About this course

Who is it intended for?

Recent Life Sciences graduates have started jobs as:
analytical scientist, Bioventics
data analyst, NHS
assistant scientist, Envigo.

Requirements

You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade B in each (or grade 5 in the new grading scale).

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Subjects

Psychology
Philosophy
Cognitive Science
Neuroscience
Clinical Contexts
Life Sciences
Neuroscience and Behaviour
Psychology of Childhood
Cognitive Psychology
Discovering Statistics
Principles of Neuroscience

Course programme

Year 1 at sussex

Autumn teaching

Academic Skills in Life Sciences
Cognition in Clinical Contexts
Introduction to Neuroscience
The Ghost in the Machine?

Spring teaching

Neuroscience and Behaviour
Principles of Cognitive Science
Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence
Research Methods for Neuroscience

Summer vacation

Life Sciences Research Placement 1

Year 2 at sussex

Autumn teaching

Cognitive Psychology
Discovering Statistics
Philosophical Foundations of Cognitive Science
Principles of Neuroscience

Spring teaching

Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
Language, Mind and Brain
Neural Circuits
Techniques in Neuroscience

Student abroad or Placement

Study abroad (optional)

Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career.

Year 3 at sussex

Options

Autumn teaching

Intelligence in Animals and Machines
Life Sciences Year 3 Research Project (Experimental)
Life Sciences Year 3 Research Project (Literature)
Neuronal Transduction and Transmission
Social Insects
Topics in the Philosophy of Cognitive Science

Spring teaching

Conflict & Cooperation in Social Groups
Conscious and Unconscious Mental Processes
Current Issues in Cognitive Science
Drugs, Brain and Behaviour
Innovation in Bioscience and Medicine
Neuronal Plasticity and Gene Regulation
Philosophy and Science of Consciousness
Sensory Function and Computation
Structure and Function in the Brain

Year 4 at sussex

Autumn teaching

Life Sciences Master of Science Research Proposal

Spring teaching

Life Sciences MSci research project

Options

Autumn teaching

Advanced Methods in Molecular Research
Advanced Techniques in Neuroscience
Intelligence in Animals and Machines
Neuronal Transduction and Transmission
Social Insects
Topics in the Philosophy of Cognitive Science

Additional information

International students Fee : £19,200 per year

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