Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
Gain solid theoretical knowledge and essential practical research skills currently used in cognitive and clinical neuroscience.
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In lectures, seminars, and practical workshops, you’ll learn about neuroanatomy, and how to interpret Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and electroencephalography (EEG) data.
This course offers the benefit of practical research skills such as administering neuropsychological assessments for clinical and research purposes, analysing statistical data, and analysing MRI data.
Get hands-on experience in our specialist facilities, and work alongside world-leading researchers in Cambridge.
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Learn more about neuroanatomy and imaging techniques
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Gain practical research skills and complete your own research project
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Explore topics including memory and learning, language, and executive function
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Study in Cambridge with expert lecturers and prominent researchers
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Prepare to pursue a PhD or research career in cognitive neuroscience or related disciplines.
As a graduate, you’ll be in the perfect position to continue your academic career with our PhD Psychology. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 in your fees.
You could also work in settings such as universities, hospitals or research units active in cognitive psychology and/or the brain sciences.
Teaching and modules
Explore areas of cognitive neuroscience from memory and learning, to executive function and intelligence.
You’ll learn about the strengths and limitations of various imaging techniques used to investigate the relationship between mind and brain. These include structural and functional neuroimaging (sMRI, fMRI, and PET), electroencephalography (EEG), and magnetoencephalography (MEG).
This course covers the methodological foundations of cognitive neuroscience, including brain neuroanatomy and neuropsychological assessment. It also includes a practical introduction to SPM 12, a program widely used for analysing brain imaging data.
You’ll also develop an understanding of common statistical techniques used in psychological research, before undertaking your dissertation.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Imaging and Diagnostics in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Current Theoretical Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Issues in Scientific Research
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Psychology Dissertation (60 credits)
It's possible to study this course part-time. You'll take the same modules as MSc/MA students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.
As a part-time student you'll typically study for twice as long as full-time students. For example if the MSc/MA course takes one year, you can expect to study over two years, though for some courses this may vary.
- Imaging and Diagnostics in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Current Theoretical Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Issues in Scientific Research
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Psychology Dissertation (60 credits)
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Prof David PearsonProfessor of Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
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Professor Jane AspellProfessor of Cognitive Neuroscience, Director of Postgraduate Research, and REF Convenor for UoA 4 (Psychology, Psychiatry & Neuroscience)
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Professor Peter BrightProfessor of Neuropsychology
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Dr Flavia CardiniCourse Leader
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Dr Sharon GevaSenior Lecturer in Psychology and Neuroscience
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Professor Sharon Morein-ZamirProfessor
Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.