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Postgraduate MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience Introduction This degree programme is unique through its dual emphasis on specialist training in the area Cognitive Neuroscience, as well as on generic, transferable research skills for career and professional development. Students will acquire comprehensive resear ch experience from working with researchers of international caliber. The programme is especially recommended to graduates who want to • specialise in t he area o f Cognitive Neuroscie nce • continue to do a PhD, or get a feel for resear ch before embarking on a PhD • enhance their C V by a r esearch-r elated Mast ers qualification. This course starts in October and is one year, full-time. Part-time options may also be available. Programme outline The MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience is focussed on a specialist taught module about the theoretical, practical and clinical aspects of Cognitive Neuroscience, including • Neuroanatomy • Neur ops ycho logi cal Ass essment • Cogn itive Neur opsy chiat ry • Neuroimaging techniques involv ing EEG/ERP , MEG, and MRI/fMRI • Imaging Genomics Additional modules pro vide detailed study and practical experience in research design and analysis, and help the student to develop transferable, professional skills. Those include • Advanced Methods in Psycho logical Res earch • Advanced Research Design and Analy sis • Advanced Stat istic s • Rese arch Rota tion • Communication skills in Res earch and T eaching • Pro fess ional Dev elopment Assessment The course is assessed by a combination of coursework, examinations, practical work, oral and written presentations, and the dissertation project. The dissertation project is an original piece of research carried out under the supervision of experienced researchers of international standing normally associated with the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience or the Neuroimaging research group. Entry requirements The course is open to suitably qualified international and UK graduates. Potential students must hold a least a 2nd class honours degree in Psychology or a related field, from a British university or a degree or qualification deemed to be at least of equivalent standing recognised by Aston University, plus two references. Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate a satisfactory command of written and spoken English. For International students this is demonstrated by an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher overall, but with no score below a 6.0. Fee & financial support Please refer to our web site for the current fee and financial support information. For further information please contact Life & Health Sciences School Office Tel: +44(0)121 204 4095 Fax: +44(0)121 204 4187 Email: lhspgt@asto n.ac.uk Website: http://www.aston.ac.uk/lhs
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Postgraduate MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience
Introduction
This degree programme is unique through its dual
emphasis on specialist training in the area Cognitive
Neuroscience, as well as on generic, transferable
research skills for career and professional development.
Students will acquire comprehensive research
experience from working with researchers of international
caliber. The programme is especially recommended to
graduates who want to
• specialise in the area of Cognitive Neuroscience
• continue to do a PhD, or get a feel for research before
embarking on a PhD
• enhance their CV by a research-related Masters
qualification.
This course starts in October and is one year, full-time.
Part-time options may also be available.
Programme outline
The MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience is focussed on a
specialist taught module about the theoretical, practical
and clinical aspects of Cognitive Neuroscience, including
• Neuroanatomy
• Neuropsychological Assessment
• Cognitive Neuropsychiatry
• Neuroimaging techniques involving EEG/ERP, MEG,
and MRI/fMRI
• Imaging Genomics
Additional modules provide detailed study and practical
experience in research design and analysis, and help the
student to develop transferable, professional skills.Those include
• Advanced Methods in Psychological Research
• Advanced Research Design and Analysis
• Advanced Statistics
• Research Rotation
• Communication skills in Research and Teaching
• Professional Development
Assessment
The course is assessed by a combination of
coursework, examinations, practical work, oral and
written presentations, and the dissertation project.The dissertation project is an original piece of research
carried out under the supervision of experienced
researchers of international standing normally
associated with the Cognitive and Affective
Neuroscience or the Neuroimaging research group.
Entry requirements
The course is open to suitably qualified international
and UK graduates.
Potential students must hold a least a 2nd class honours
degree in Psychology or a related field, from a British
university or a degree or qualification deemed to be at
least of equivalent standing recognised by Aston
University, plus two references.
Students whose first language is not English must
demonstrate a satisfactory command of written and
spoken English.
For International students this is demonstrated by an
IELTS score of 6.5 or higher overall, but with no score
below a 6.0.
Fee & financial support
Please refer to our web site for the current fee and
financial support information.
For further information please contact
Life & Health Sciences School Office
Tel: +44(0)121 204 4095
Fax: +44(0)121 204 4187
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aston.ac.uk/lhs
