MSc Cognitive Neuroscience

The MSc Cognitive Neuroscience at the University College London (UCL) is a one-year, full-time master's program that allows students to delve deep into the emerging field of cognitive neuroscience. This course explores the scientific understanding of the mind, brain, and consciousness, incorporating elements from psychology, computer science, physics, neurobiology, philosophy, and psychiatry. Course Content: The course emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of cognitive neuroscience and offers a detailed understanding of the methodologies involved. Students learn to develop experiments and analyze data, gaining the knowledge required to report empirical findings. There is a main research project which makes up a third of the assessment for the degree. Key Modules: The course structure includes key modules such as Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience, Research Skills: Disclaimer, Group Report, Essay, and Exam, Advanced Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience, as well as other related elective modules. Future Careers: Graduates of the MSc Cognitive Neuroscience course have gone on to further research in cognitive neuroscience and related fields, such as research assistants, PhD students, and lecturers. Some have gone into careers in teaching, health and social work, marketing, and consulting.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.