Cognitive Neuroimaging and Data Science MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Birmingham |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

31,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Start your journey into the fascinating realms of cognitive and computational neuroscience and gain profound insights into groundbreaking theories and hands-on experience with cutting-edge neuroimaging and data science techniques.


The course provides opportunities to be part of the forefront of neuroscientific research at the Centre for Human Brain Health (CHBH). CHBH research specialisms include basic and applied cognitive neuroscience and human brain health across lifespan. CHBH also maintains strong links with other research groups such as the Perception, Language, Action group in Computer Science and the eXtended Reality (XR) group.


The course content also reflects the increasing importance of machine learning, robotics and computational approaches in the field of neuroscience by offering two pathways: Cognitive Neuroscience and Computational Neuroscience. These pathways also allow you to tailor your studies to your personal interests and background.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Start your journey into the fascinating realms of cognitive and computational neuroscience and gain profound insights into groundbreaking theories and hands-on experience with cutting-edge neuroimaging and data science techniques.


The course provides opportunities to be part of the forefront of neuroscientific research at the Centre for Human Brain Health (CHBH). CHBH research specialisms include basic and applied cognitive neuroscience and human brain health across lifespan. CHBH also maintains strong links with other research groups such as the Perception, Language, Action group in Computer Science and the eXtended Reality (XR) group.


The course content also reflects the increasing importance of machine learning, robotics and computational approaches in the field of neuroscience by offering two pathways: Cognitive Neuroscience and Computational Neuroscience. These pathways also allow you to tailor your studies to your personal interests and background.

Admission Requirements

176+
6.5+
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2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (eg, Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or Mathematics).

Regarding the Cognitive Neuroscience pathway, applicants should have gained at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) in the research dissertation (i.e. experience of planning and conducting research and analysing data). Applicants who do not meet our requirement for a 2:1 in their final-year research project, but who have gained significant research experience in a cognitive neuroscience research lab(s) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

With respect to the Computational Neuroscience pathway, you must have a strong interest in learning in an interdisciplinary environment and must have substantial quantitative skills. Programming skills in Python, Matlab, Java, and/or C are desirable.

1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,250 GBP
International
31,500 GBP

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