MSc Cognitive Neuroscience

Program Description

This research-inspired course will equip you for a career in cognitive neuroscience. With a focus on neuroimaging, electrophysiology and brain stimulation, this course delivers theoretical understanding and practical applications. Why study MSc Cognitive Neuroscience at BU?

  • Develop the skills for a career in cognitive neuroscience; particularly neuroimaging, EEG, and brain stimulation, through theoretical understanding and practical applications
  • Acquire experience and expertise in experimental design, advanced statistical analysis, and evaluation of research in different disciplines within psychology and cognitive neuroscience
  • Enhance your knowledge and understanding of the core areas of common concern in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, including attention, learning, vision, memory and language, and the strategy of cross-disciplinary research in theory and application development
  • Develop critical evaluation of the major issues, investigative strategies, and empirical findings of recent attempts to integrate the different approaches of cognitive neuroscience
  • Learn to critically evaluative and develop analytical skills to address your own and others' research, including summarising, assessing, and reflecting upon theory and methodology through a range of communication and audio-visual strategies, including written, oral, and conference poster presentations
  • Benefit from the knowledge of our expert staff in relation to how the brain supports cognitive processing and behaviour.

Admission Requirements

  • General Requirement:-
    • Indian Students:-You need to have an Indian Bachelor’s (Honours) degree from a recognised higher education institution in a relevant subject and to have met the minimum required grades
    • Arab Students:-You are eligible to apply for a taught Master’s programme if you have: Bachelor’s degree
  • The normal requirements for embarking upon this degree are:
    • A Bachelors Honours degree with 55%-60%, or equivalent in a required subject.
    • Required subjects are: Psychology, Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Physical Science (such as Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Sport Science) or a related discipline

IELTS Requirements

Listening Reading Writing Speaking Overall
5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 6.5

Remarks:

  • IELTS waiver for Indian Student:-
    • IELTS waiver is given to State Boards Only from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka State.
    • MoI accepted if UG completed in past One year from the Course application date)

Course Features
  • Country United Kingdom
  • City Bournemouth, Poole
  • State England
  • Course Duration 1 Year
  • Application fee 0 GBP
  • Tuition fees yearly 16,000 GBP
  • Cost of Living per year 10,000 GBP
  • Starting dates September & January
  • IELTS (Total) 6.5
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