Gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art research facilities on this highly practical Master’s, and understand the relationship between complex cognitive functions and their underlying brain mechanisms.<br>You'll explore the structure and function of the brain, examine the cognitive neuroscience of health and disease and how it relates to cognitive function, and learn the latest research techniques and methodologies. This includes:<br><br>Hands-on research experience using cutting-edge tools like MRI, EEG, eye-tracking, brain stimulation (TMS, tDCS), and cognitive testing.<br>Research methods and statistics, and through your dissertation complete an original research project to excel in the evolving field of cognitive neuroscience.<br>Communication skills for post-graduation success, including manuscript construction and effective presentations.<br>You'll graduate with an understanding of complex cognitive functions and their brain mechanisms in patients and healthy individuals, and the professional skills to excel in your career.<br><br>You’ll study a diverse range of topics and graduate with an advanced understanding of cognitive neuroscience. This includes:<br><br>The structure and function of the brain and how to interpret research findings from neuroimaging and brain damage studies.<br>The neural mechanisms of healthy brain functioning, decision-making, emotion, attention, memory and visual processing, as well as gaps in our current knowledge in these areas.<br>How abnormal brain functioning can contribute to psychiatric symptoms and diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and drug use and addiction, as well as how cognitive neuroscience techniques can contribute to their treatment.