Overview

The Brain and Mind Sciences program at the University of Sydney will promote interdisciplinary research, encouraging investigation into disease in areas of the brain and mind. The course also draws on the strengths of the Brain and Mind Centre to assist you in your professional and clinical skill development.

In this course the core units of study provide you with an understanding of the link between basic neuroscience and clinical applications and interventions. This focus on translational research will offer you a broader application of the brain and mind sciences discipline and opportunity for collaboration and improved research outcomes.

Elective units of study and the research dissertation will then provide a high standard of specialised training in your chosen area with learning of current research methodologies, access to cutting edge scientific research equipment and supervision by high profile researchers.

Career Pathways

Graduates of the Master of Brain and Mind Sciences will have opportunities within general practice, clinical psychology, or psychiatry, or working as graduate scientists in industry (science organisations, biotech industries, pharmaceutical companies), or university-based settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Brain Ageing

Brain and Mind Disorders (Child/Youth)

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Genetics of Brain and Mind Disorders

Leadership and Policy in Mental Health

Neuroethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Cognitive Science View 4 other Masters in Cognitive Science in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 068825G
A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Brain and Mind Sciences will:
have completed the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma in this discipline, without graduating, from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification; or
hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
and satisfactorily perform at an interview where required.
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.

Tuition Fee

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International

58800 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 58800 AUD per year during 12 months.
National

34500 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34500 AUD per year during 12 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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