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Psychology with Human Neuroscience - MPsych

University of Plymouth

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  • Qualification

    Master of Psychology - MPsych

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

With our 4 year programme you'll stand out with masters level training in psychology and human neuroscience. Building on foundations of cognitive, clinical, developmental, social psychology and neuroscience during the first 3 years, the fourth year will use an immersive approach to human neuroscience to provide the key practical neuroimaging/neurostimulation skills to prepare you for a career in neuroscience research. The programme is built around our new Brain Research Imaging Centre (BRIC).BRIC will enable you to gain technical experience of a range of neuroscience techniques, including fMRI, EEG, and TMS. These will familiarise you with essential aspects of the neuroscientific process with experiment design and operational technique, data analysis and manipulation, through to dissemination of original findings. Electives allow you to tailor your experience to future careers, allowing specialisation in the physics of neuroimaging and current issues in cognitive and brain science.With an emphasis on hands-on learning, the direct experience gained using our new state-of-the-art neuroimaging facility gives you some of the most sought-after skills in the discipline. This programme provides the in-depth knowledge and practical training in human neuroimaging designed to put you on a path to a range of careers in neuroscience within academia, industry, government, and health. Graduates from the programme have been accepted into PhDs in Psychology and Neuroscience-related disciplines, and have gained positions in academia, in industry, as well as in the allied health professions.Understanding where your degree subject could take you is an important first step in career planning. Due to the transferrable nature of the skills you gain from your studies, you may discover that there is a much wider range of opportunities open to you within this profession that you may first appreciate. 4 years (plus optional placement) Full Time.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 18,100per year

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom

Join a thriving international community made up of 2,000 students from over 100 different countries.
Find your uni family in one of many international student groups at the Students' Union.
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ease concerns you may have about funding your studies, the university offers several international scholarships.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    45th out of 91 4

    46th out of 118 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    138 63%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    47th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    33rd

    16
  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    127 58%

    54th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    54th

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    77th

    21

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