Overview

This Cognitive Neuroscience MSc programme from the University of Nottingham 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 MATLAB
solving complex problems
presenting your work

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 stroke
How do humans perceive time?
Brain stimulation for rehabilitation after brain tumour surgery

They are part of the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre, with strong links to other academic schools within the University.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of this course are well suited to studying for a PhD and continuing with a career in research. Other fields where your skills can be used include human-computer interaction, data science, clinical sciences, marketing, education, management and human resources.

78.9% of postgraduate taught students from the School of Psychology secured graduate level employment or further graduate study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £23,016.*

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Functional Imaging Methods

Professional Skills

Analytical Research Methods

Data Analysis for Neuroimaging

Research Placement

Research Project - Cognitive Neuroscience MSc

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 162 other Masters in Neuroscience in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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90

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71

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6.5

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General requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent). 2:2 (or international equivalent) may be considered if you have at least one year of relevant work experience or another supporting factor. We welcome applications from students with a background in psychology, neuroscience, medicine or a bioscience disciplines as well as those with training in physics, engineering, mathematics or computer sciences.

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Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

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Funding

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