Graduate Certificate in Brain and Mind Sciences
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Brain and Mind Sciences is a 24-credit program that provides specialized training in neuroscience and its clinical applications. Core units focus on linking basic neuroscience to clinical interventions, while electives offer specialized training in areas such as research methodologies. Graduates can pursue careers in science organizations, university settings, healthcare roles, or further their careers in existing healthcare professions. The program is led by Dr. Eryn Werry and supported by leading preclinical laboratories and researchers in the field of neurodevelopment, neurodegenerative diseases, and translational technologies.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Graduate Certificate in Brain and Mind Sciences requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of units of study including:
- 12 credit points of core units of study, and
- 12 credit points of elective units of study Elective units of study will provide you with 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.
Teaching:
This program is directed by Dr Eryn Werry.
Careers:
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Brain and Mind Sciences will have opportunities to:
- work as graduate scientists in the industry (science organisations, biotech industries, pharmaceutical companies, government) or university-based settings
- work in science-related roles in the above organisations such as science administration, research management, science writing
- further their career if already working in health settings such as general practice, clinical psychology, psychiatry, nursing, and allied health
Other:
The Brain and Mind Centre also has leading preclinical laboratories working on the genetics of neurodevelopment, the etiology of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and motor neuron disease, and a strong drive toward translational technologies such as neuroimaging and brain and mind related-drug discovery. You will be exposed to world-leading Australian mental health and neuroscience researchers and have opportunities for research activities alongside these leaders in the field.
