MSc Neuroimaging for Clinical & Cognitive Neuroscience

Program Overview

This 12-month MSc program in Neuroimaging for Clinical & Cognitive Neuroscience provides a deep dive into cutting-edge cognitive neuroscience techniques, equipping students with practical data analysis and functional neuroanatomy skills. The program prepares graduates for research, clinical, or related careers, fostering a comprehensive understanding of cognitive neuroscience applications. With a research project component and opportunities for intercalating medical students, the program sets students up for success in their chosen fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: This MSc program focuses on cutting-edge cognitive neuroscience techniques and their application to research in clinical and cognitive neuroscience.
Students will learn about the theory behind cognitive, social, behavioral, and clinical neuroscience while gaining practical data analysis and functional neuroanatomy skills.
• Objectives: The program aims to provide students with:
• A comprehensive understanding of cognitive neuroscience techniques and their applications.
• Practical skills in data analysis and functional neuroanatomy.
• Valuable research experience through the research project component of the course.
• Description: The MSc Neuroimaging for Clinical & Cognitive Neuroscience is a 12-month full-time program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue careers in research, clinical practice, or other related fields.
The program is suitable for students with an undergraduate degree in a science subject such as psychology, neuroscience, physics, maths, engineering, medicine, or computer science. It is also available for intercalating medical students from The University of Manchester and other UK universities.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Research Scientist
• Clinical Neuropsychologist
• Data Analyst
• Research Assistant
• Lecturer
• Opportunities: The program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a variety of career paths in research, clinical practice, and other related fields.
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program will be able to:
• Design and conduct research using neuroimaging techniques.
• Analyze and interpret neuroimaging data.
• Communicate their research findings effectively.
• Apply their knowledge and skills to real-world problems.

Other:

• Research Project: The program includes a research project component, which provides students with valuable hands-on experience in conducting research.
• Intercalating Medical Students: The program is available for intercalating medical students, both from The University of Manchester and other UK universities.
• University Ranking: The University of Manchester is ranked 8th in the UK and among the top 40 in the world for Medicine (QS World University Rankings 2022).
• Alumni Panel Session: The university hosts an online alumni panel session where graduates discuss their experiences studying at Manchester and the careers they have pursued.
• Related Subject Areas: The website provides links to lists of courses in related subject areas, such as Psychology, Biological Sciences, Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology, Medicine, and Neuroscience.

MSc (full-time) UK students (per annum): £13,500 International, including EU, students (per annum): £34,500