Objective

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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

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

 

Application Dates

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Open : Apply Now

Close : 15^th June 2023 (International) for October intake

            30^th September 2023 (Local) for October intake

 

Study Mode

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Course work

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

Course Curriculum

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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

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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.

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Application		Contact
Institute of Postgraduate Studies Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 Penang, Malaysia No. Tel    : +604 653 2606 No. Fax   : +604 653 2940 Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.