Course Summary
The MSc. in Behavioural Neuroscience offers advanced education and training in topics concerning human behaviour and its relation to the brain.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
or a Higher Diploma in Psychology with at least upper second class honours
We will also consider applicants with at least an upper second class honours degree in a cognate area that provides appropriate background to the programme
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 7.0 (no band less than 6.5 in each element) or equivalent
Application Details
The following entry routes are available:
MSc Behavioural Neuroscience FT (W461)
Duration 1 Years
Attend Full Time
Deadline Rolling
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
Applicants should contact the programme administrator, Ms Mary Boyle, at [email protected], phone: +353 (0)1 716 8369
NEXT INTAKE: 2024/2025 September.
Fees
EU fee per year - € 11500
nonEU fee per year - € 24870
***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
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MODE OF DELIVERY: Face-to-Face