Master of Neuroscience

Neuroscience is one of the fastest growing areas of study in human physiology.

Graduates of this program will have been given the opportunity to understand how the brain works to maintain human behaviour, what may go wrong in those neurobiological processes, and the ways that research and remediation may be undertaken within multi-disciplinary settings.

Course Aims

The Master of Neuroscience aims to provide students with the opportunity to study Neuroscience from a research or clinical perspective. The Master of Neuroscience will produce graduates with specialised knowledge of the specific neurobiological processes that underlie a range of behaviour.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate, through their own study and practice, advanced knowledge of neuroanatomy, cellular function within the brain, and how these may impinge upon a range of human behaviour; utilise cognitive and communication skills, tools and digital technologies to communicate appropriately and persuasively with a range of researchers and clinicians working in a multidisciplinary team related to neuroscience; demonstrate a well-developed ability to use creativity and judgement in analysing neurobiological processes as they relate to human behaviour and to focus those abilities to everyday issues in neuroscience; demonstrate advanced skills analysing information and evaluating evidence based practice/research drawn from a range of sources, reports, organisations and data sets; demonstrate and apply an advanced ability to critically evaluate and formulate proposals for undertaking research and/or conducting clinical assessments of neurological processes; and demonstrate a preparedness to pursue a specialised knowledge and understanding to enhance professional skills and research and/or clinical outcomes in the general field of neuroscience.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge of a Discipline Graduates will have an advanced/specialised knowledge of neuroscience through the learning and teaching activities associated with each unit and interaction with the unit coordinators, in lectures and tutorials, placement, online activities and discussion board. Students will be assessed using assignments, individual and group projects, research reports, clinical placement logs and examinations. Communication Skills Graduates will have advanced cognitive and communication skills related to neuroscientific activities acquired through written assignments and reports, oral presentations and participation in online activities and discussion boards. Problem Solving Graduates will have well-developed problem solving skills in many aspects of research and clinical neuroscience. All units teach and assess problem-solving skills. Information Literacy Graduates will be able to analyse and evaluate information about neuroscience from a range of sources, using a range of technologies. Students are required to demonstrate information literacy in assessment tasks for all units. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Graduates will have an in-depth understanding of the social, cultural and ethical issues related to collection and dissemination of information about neuroscience. Social responsibility and professional practice is embedded in the course content. Lifelong Learning Graduates will have the fundamental skills required to supplement their knowledge and to keep abreast of any changes in the field of neuroscience. Independence and Collaboration Graduates will be able to apply skills and knowledge individually and as part of collaborative teams in the general field of neuroscience. They will be able to work with intellectual independence, and to collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team with colleagues and clients. Working in a group environment is an essential component of the course and in provision of expert advice in the fields of clinical and research neuroscience.