Course Description
This international programme is offered by three of Europe's most prestigious centres of research and teaching in cognitive studies and neuroscience: UCL, Université Pierre et Marie Curie (part of Sorbonne University), and Ecole Normale Supérieure. Students design an individualised programme of study, exploring multidisciplinary perspectives.
Students develop an understanding of the cognitive sciences and neurosciences, and how mechanisms operating at the molecular, cell, network and system level affect normal brain function. They gain a working knowledge of modern methods for scientific and clinical investigation of the human nervous system, along with exposure to leading-edge research.
Course Content
Compulsory modules
- Library Project (30 credits)
- Research Project (60 credits)
Optional modules
Students choose up to six modules from the following degrees:
- Clinical Neuroscience MSc
- Neuroscience MSc
- Language Sciences (with specialisation in Neuroscience and Communication) MSc
- Language Sciences (with specialisation in Linguistics with Neuroscience) MSc
- Philosophy MA
- Neuromuscular Diseases MSc
- Cognitive and Decision Sciences MSc
- Cognitive Neuroscience MSc
- Stroke Medicine MSc
- Advanced Neuroimaging MSc
- Dementia: Causes, Treatments and Research (Neuroscience) MSc
- Translational Neuroscience MRes
Choosing a module is always dependent on its availability in the current year; other UCL departments may cap module numbers or make them available only to their own students, therefore it is not guaranteed you will be able to take modules outside the IoN. You are invited to make enquiries with the relevant departments before the year begins. Modules at the IoN are not capped and are available to all but you should check for timetable/assessment clashes.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or related biological science (e.g. physiology, psychology, biochemistry); or a medical degree from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. If you have not studied basic cellular neuroscience in your undergraduate degree, you will be required to do an introductory module during the first year of studies at UCL.
Applicants must be able to follow a postgraduate curriculum in both the French and English languages as the programme involves a year of study in London and a year of study in Paris.
Please note: You must have successfully completed the UCL year (year one) in order to progress to year two in Paris.
English language requirements
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
The English language level for this programme is: Standard
Additional Information
Students must have successfully completed the UCL year (Year 1) in order to progress to Year 2 in Paris. Students will be enrolled as a UCL student for Year 1 and at Paris - Sorbonne for Year 2.
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