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Cognition and Computational Neuroscience
University of Birmingham
School of Psychology and Health Sciences
| Location: | Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Birmingham
This programme is designed to provide experience of appropriate research skills, coupled with knowledge of the broader theoretical context of contemporary interdisciplinary research. At the end of the programme you are equipped either for further research study or for a career in the development and evaluation of cognitive, computational and/or neuroscientific models.
Key facts
Type of Course: Combined research and taught
Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Start date: September 2012
Contents
The core syllabus includes experimental design and analysis, computing, current theoretical approaches, and training in the professional skills needed for research (such as presentation, applying for ethical approval for research, exploiting research findings and applying for research funds or jobs).
* Design and Analysis 1 (Basic Statistics)
* Design and Analysis 2 (Further Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods)
* Computing (two modules from: Matlab Programming; Web Programming; An introduction to Formal Modelling; Introduction to Evolutionary Computing; Introduction to Neural Computation)
* Transferable Skills
* Foundation/Psychological Issues
* Research Placement 1 and 2
* Research Dissertation
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* Normally a good first degree in Biology, Computer Science, Psychology or a related discipline is required, but other qualifications are welcomed and considered on an individual basis.
* IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.
* TOEFL 580 Paper- based test / 237 Computer-based test.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
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