Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (Taught)

What is the MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology?

The MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology is a one-year degree studied at our Colchester Campus.

You’ll become a thorough investigator of the neural mechanisms underlying human thoughts and behaviour, ready to improve how we understand and treat brain injury and neurological illness.

Why this course

The MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology gives you a blended learning experience of both disciplines. You’ll master the theoretical and biological foundations of cognitive science and gain advanced training in statistics and neuropsychological research methods. It also extends your knowledge into specialist topics of psychology or research.

You'll graduate on the path to a career as a cognitive neuroscientist or to a PhD in psychology.

Who should apply

• Future cognitive neuroscientists and neuropsychologists

• Those aiming to further the treatment of neurological and neurodegenerative diseases

• Students wanting to work in neuroscience, health or data analysis

• Analytical thinkers with a scientific approach to psychology

Course Modules

You can tailor your learning experience with a choice of optional modules. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website