Course summary
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. 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.
Modules
Modules include Cognitive Neuroscience Methods and Applications, Research Project, Proposing Research in Psychology and Research Methods and Skills in Psychology.
Assessment method
Assessments - these will include essays and reports, along with peer assessments, plus oral and poster presentations.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have obtained at least a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (eg, Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or Mathematics). With respect to 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.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT