Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (MA / MSc) - 2013/2014 entry
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Overview
This programme brings together some of the world's leading researchers in the field of cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology from centres such as the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, the Brain and Behaviour Lab and the Birkbeck/UCL Centre for Neuroimaging.
You will examine how theories of cognitive function can be informed by evidence from converging neuroimaging methods, such as functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging, electrophysiology, transcranial magnetic stimulation, as well as from neuropsychological, patient-based techniques.
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Why study this course at Birkbeck?
- Taught by members of world-renowned research groups in the Department of Psychological Sciences.
- Offers hands-on training in cutting-edge behavioural and imaging neuroscience techniques.
- Combines a basic-science perspective with clinical case-study perspectives.
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Course structure
- Generic Research Skills
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
- Structure and Measurement of Human Brain
- Neuro-cases and Clinical Assessment (may be conducted off-site)
- Neuroimaging Methods
- Sensorimotor Processes and Attention
- Cognitive, Affective, and Social Neuroscience
- Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience.
MSc students also complete a research project and MA students also complete an extended critical literature review.
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Study resources
The Department of Psychological Sciences has an outstanding research tradition, having achieved a top five ranking in the last UK research assessment exercises, with an outstanding international reputation in all aspects of cognitive neuroscience, and especially developmental cognitive neuroscience.
You will have the opportunity to interact with world-class researchers in cognitive neuroscience and cognitive neuropsychology, and attend research seminars organised by the department and a number of other local research centres and institutes.
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Further study opportunities
Many students go on to pursue a PhD and research career, or obtain assistant psychologist positions with a view to gaining entry to clinical training.
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Careers information
Graduates go on to careers as psychologists, or in health sciences, research or policy development.
Find out more about careers in psychology.
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Apply now
- How to apply
Please complete a supplementary application form in addition to the online application. This must include a statement of your proposed research, focusing on the research expertise of at least one member of our academic staff, so that we can provide adequate supervision.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below.
- How to apply