Course summary

This research-inspired course will equip you for a career in cognitive neuroscience. With a focus on neuroimaging, electrophysiology and brain stimulation, this course delivers theoretical understanding and practical applications. Why study MSc Cognitive Neuroscience at BU?

• Learn the necessary skills for careers in cognitive neuroscience areas; particularly neuroimaging, EEG, and brain stimulation, through theoretical understanding and practical applications of the relevant methodology options

• Acquire experience and expertise in experimental design, advanced statistical analysis, and evaluation of research in different disciplines within psychology and cognitive neuroscience

• Enhance your knowledge and understanding of the core areas of common concern in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, including attention, learning, vision, memory and language, and the strategy of cross-disciplinary research in theory and application development

• Develop critical evaluation of the major issues, investigative strategies, and empirical findings of recent attempts to integrate the different approaches of cognitive neuroscience

• Learn to critically evaluative and develop analytical skills to address your own and others' research within psychology and cognitive neuroscience, including summarising, assessing, and reflecting upon theory and methodology through a range of communication and audio-visual strategies, including written, oral, and conference poster presentations

• Benefit from the knowledge of our expert staff in relation to how the brain supports cognitive processing and behaviour.