Cognitive Neuroscience

This 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

You will gather your own data and learn to analyse and visualise it.

Our university's contribution to cognitive neuroscience is considerable. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a powerful technique for measuring the brain, was developed here. We are also driving the development of a new wearable brain scanner based on magnetic fields.

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

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