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Cognitive Neuroscience MSc Cognitive Neuroscience MSc Swansea University

Swansea University

Masters Degree , Cognitive Neuroscience

Course Description

Offered by the Department of Psychology, this programme is ideal for those looking to go into a career in cognitive neuroscience or related field, including psychology, computing, neuroscience and medicine. The course will equip students with the skills necessary for careers in cognitive neuroscience, enable them to acquire experience and expertise in experimental design, advanced statistical analysis and evaluation of research in different disciplines within cognitive neuroscience. It will also enhance their knowledge and understanding of the core areas of common concern in cognitive neuroscience, including attention, vision, memory and language, and the strategy of cross-disciplinary research in theory and application development. Students wil also acquire critical evaluative and analytical skills for addressing their own and others research within cognitive neuroscience, including assessing theory and methodology through a range of communication and audio-visual strategies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The importance of cognitive neuroscience has been recognized by the Welsh Assembly Government which in 2007 created the multi-centre Wales Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience (WICN), drawing together the psychology departments at Swansea, Cardiff and Bangor Universities. In turn, through annual research and development conferences, the graduate school, summer schools, public lectures, workshops in local secondary schools and consultation with health care and industrial partners, WICN has stimulated and will continue to stimulate over the coming years, interest in cognitive neuroscience in Wales, the UK and overseas. The programme will offer Functional Magnetic Resonance Imagery (fMRI) research projects as well as Electroencephalography (EEG), Computational Modelling, Eye Tracking, and Neuropsychological single-case studies which are available within the College. In addition, staff contributing to the programme have a wide range of complementary research experience within cognitive neuroscience. A core aspect of the provision will be collaboration with the College of Medicine at Swansea University. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Scholarships worth ?2,700 towards tuition fees are available. Contact us for details or come along to our Postgraduate visit day on 14th June to find out more. Book your place today: http:www.swansea.ac.ukpostgraduateopendays

 

Entry Requirements

An appropriate degree or its equivalent from an approved institution (preferably 2.2 or above) and evidence of recent academic study OR to be able to satisfy Swansea University entry requirements for mature students (non standard entry). Applicants who in a gloItemalue+oSn++???A????#? ?+???????????????????????????????????+S?++??????,???@#iItem????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????{?????W?????????W???W????{*?W?W??????????????A???A???????A?A???A???

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