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  • Functional Neuroimaging (MRes)
  • 2013/2014 entry
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  • Assessment
    • Two essays or equivalent written work of 2000–2500 words; statistics worksheets; a research presentation; a project dissertation of approximately 20,000 words.
  • Attendance
      • A minimum of one day a week part-time or two days a week full-time.
      • All teaching is in the daytime.
      • October–September.
  • Duration
      • Two years part-time or one year full-time.
  • Entry requirements
  • Fees and funding
    • Fees (2013/14)
      • Part-time (home/EU students): £7325 pa
      • Part-time (overseas students): £10,250 pa 
      • Full-time (home/EU students): £14,250 pa
      • Full-time (overseas students): £20,475 pa
  • Location
      • Central London.
  • Teaching
    • A combination of lectures, seminars, laboratory classes, independent study and project supervision.

Functional Neuroimaging (MRes) - 2013/2014 entry


  • Overview

    • This programme provides in-depth and hands-on research experience in a chosen area of psychologically relevant functional neuroimaging. It covers: the critical appreciation of existing research and research methods; the practice of running a neuroimaging study; designing, managing and reporting on an extended research project; and subject-specific IT skills.

      The programme is designed for graduates from psychology, neuroscience, medical imaging or related disciplines who have prior research skills training and who are seeking to complete a specific, well-defined research project. If you would like to carry out research in any area of psychologically relevant functional neuroimaging, either at PhD level or in the private sector, this degree will prepare you with a range of appropriate research skills and practical experience.

      The Department of Psychological Sciences has an outstanding world-class research tradition in functional neuroimaging. This programme combines Birkbeck’s strengths in cognitive neuroscience with children and adults, in both typical and atypical populations. You will get extensive hands-on training in one of several neuroimaging methods available within the department, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), electrophysiological measure (EEG, ERP, ERO), Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). You will also have the opportunity to attend research seminars organised by the department and a number of other local research centres and institutes.

  • Why study this course at Birkbeck?
      • Taught by members of world-renowned research groups at the Department of Psychological Sciences.
      • Offers hands-on training in cutting-edge behavioural and imaging neuroscience techniques.
      • Exposure to neuroimaging set-ups specifically designed for studying development.
  • Course structure
      • Generic Research Skills
      • Advanced Quantitative Skills
      • Structure and Measurement of the Human Brain
      • Neuroimaging Methods
      • Supervised extended research dissertation.
  • Study resources

    • The Department of Psychological Sciences has an outstanding research tradition, having achieved a top five ranking at 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 functional neuroimaging, attend research seminars organised by the department and a number of other local research centres and institutes.

  • Further study opportunities

    • Graduates go on to pursue a PhD and a research career, or obtain assistant psychologist positions with a view to gaining entry to clinical training.

  • Careers information

    • Graduates go on to careers as psychologists, or in education, human resources or management. 

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