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Cognitive Neuroscience MSc

University of Nottingham

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University Park - Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This hands-on course will prepare you for a range of research intensive careers. It will teach you the latest in cognitive neuroscience. You will develop transferable skills, such as:coding and MATLABsolving complex problems presenting your workYou will gather your own data and learn to analyse and visualise it. Our universitys contribution to cognitive neuroscience is considerable. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a powerful technique for measuring the brain, was developed here. We are also driving the development of a new wearable brain scanner based on magnetic fields. This course is taught by academics actively involved in research. You will have the opportunity to specialise with a research project. Previous topics include:Using diffusion tensor imaging to measure sight after strokeHow do humans perceive time?Brain stimulation for rehabilitation after brain tumour surgeryWe are part of the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre, with strong links to other academic schools within the University.

Application deadline

24/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 33,000per year

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University information

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    University Park Campus, University Park Campus, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom

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A member of the Russell Group and Universitas 21 international network, Nottingham is a truly global university, welcoming students from over 150 countries.
Nottingham offers a range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
Nottingham is known as one of the UK's top sporting universities. Its students and alumni have won Olympic, World and Commonwealth medals.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    31st out of 87 5

    23rd out of 118 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    135 60%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    36th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    64th

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    143 70%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    65th

    43

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    97th

    11

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