Master of Science by Coursework and Thesis - Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience

Victoria University of Wellington

Get a degree that's recognised worldwide and contribute to knowledge in your field. A Master of Science (MSc) will develop your technical, laboratory and academic writing skills to prepare you for a career in science.The MSc will take you between two and two and half years of full-time study or up to four years part time. In the first year of your MSc you'll take several courses related to your specialist subject area. Next, you'll carry out in-depth supervised research for 12–15 months and write a thesis. During your studies you might also author publications for peer-reviewed journals.To do an MSc you'll need a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field, with an average grade of B or higher in your subject area. You may also be able to qualify for entry if you have appropriate work or other experience.A postgraduate qualification in neuroscience will help you build a deep understanding of how the brain enables us to perceive, think, feel, remember, decide, and behave.You might examine the nature of attention and perception, explore the workings of emotion and awareness, and dig into the biology of behaviour. You might also study the effects of drugs, the interaction between genes and environment, and the causes of brain disorders.