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Master of Cognitive Neuroscience

Objective

The main objective of this program is to produce scientists and researcher from diverse disciplines such as entrepreneur, educator, social worker, and others, that can apply neuroscience knowledge in their own field so that they can be more critical, creative and innovative.

Duration

2 years (4 semesters) – 5 years (10 semesters)

Application Dates

Open : Apply Now
   
Close : 19th June 2025 (International) for October intake
31st July 2025 (Local) for October intake

Study Mode

Course work

This programme consists of core modules (20 credits), elective modules (16 credits) and a research project (10 credits)

Course Curriculum

Core Modules

Trend in Cognitive Neurosciences
Functional Neuroanatomy
Social Neurosciences
Ethical, Cross-cultural and Professional Issues
Transferable Skills
Statistic for Clinical Psychologists and Cognitive Neuroscientists
Research Methodology and Protocol Development in Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Neurosciences
Fundamentals in Neuroimaging
Research Project Stage 1
Research Project Stage 2
Research Project Stage 3

Elective Modules

Genetics in Cognitive Neurosciences
Computational Neurosciences and Neuroinformatics
Testing and Assessment in Cognitive Neuroscience
Cognitive Neurolinguistics
Perception and Attention Control
Plasticity and Memory
Brain and Learning
Comparative Cognitive Neurosciences
Introduction to Neuromarketing and Consumer Behavior

Admission Requirement

A Bachelor’s degree in any field from recognized universities with minimum CGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00

Language Requirement

English
Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (PBT) or 80 (IBT) or 213 (CBT)
Or minimum IELTS score of 6.0
Or minimum MUET score of Band 4.

Application    Contact
Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 Penang, Malaysia
No. Tel : +604 653 2606
No. Fax : +604 653 2940
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  Programme Coordinator
Dr. Aini Ismafairus Abd Hamid
Department of Neurosciences
School of Medical Sciences
Universiti Sains Malaysia
16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan,
Phone : 09-7676300/6348/6438
Fax: +609-7673833
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