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 Email: Website: www.ips.usm.my |
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 Email: |