Program Requirements

The Master of Neuroscience (Advanced) requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:

48 units from completion of the following coursework component:

12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

NEUR6101 Cellular Neuroscience

NEUR6102 Sensory Neuroscience

6 units from completion of courses from the following list:

BIOL6174 Cell Physiology in Health and Disease

PSYC6010 Biological Basis of Behaviour

30 units from completion of courses from the following list:

BIOL6001 Human Physiology

BIOL6161 Genes: Replication and Expression

BIOL6171 Biochemistry and Nutrition

BIOL6191 Biology, Society and Ethics

BIOL6201 Big Questions in Biology

BIOL6202 Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology

BIOL8021 Health and Disease in a Changing World

BIOL8291 Research Presentation Skills

BIOL8702 Advanced Research Techniques

MEDN8000 Translational Medicine: From Discovery to Healthcare

MEDN8002 Introduction to Principles and Practice of Clinical Research

MEDN8003 Principles of Clinical Pharmacology

NEUR8700 Neuroscience Research proposal

NEUR8701 Readings in Neuroscience

NEUR8704 Neuroscience Essay

POPM8001 Mental Health

PSYC6030 Cognitive and Clinical Neuropsychology

SCOM8021 Ethics, Issues and Consequences of Science

VCPG6002 Mobilising Research

48 units from completion of the following research component:

48 units from completion of the completion of NEUR8001 Topics in Neuroscience, which must be undertaken twice, in consecutive semesters.

Students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the initial 48 units of coursework and have the approval of the supervisor for the research project to continue to the research component. Students who do not achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark or do not have the approval of an identified supervisor will be transferred to Master of Neuroscience.

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with an average mark of at least 70% and at least 8 courses in cognate disciplines.

All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students

Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit.

Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (one year) of credit.

Students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the initial 48 units of coursework and have the approval of the supervisor for the research project to continue to the research component.

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:

1. demonstrate high level knowledge in neuroscience;
2. apply their knowledge in neuroscience to new problems;
3. interpret, synthesise and critically analyse published literature of relevance to neuroscience;
4. demonstrate basic and complex laboratory skills that are commonly used in an area of neuroscience research;
5. perform experimental work, interpret and analyse results, write reports and collate data into a thesis;
6. clearly communicate theory and results in both written and oral formats.

Further Information

Alternative courses can be substituted for elective courses with the approval of the program convener.