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
A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BIOL6174 Cell Physiology in Health and Disease
PSYC6010 Biological Basis of Behaviour
A minimum of 18 units from completion of courses from the following list:
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
NEUR8700 Neuroscience Research proposal
NEUR8701 Readings in Neuroscience
NEUR8704 Neuroscience Essay
POPM8001 Mental Health
PSYC6030 Cognitive and Clinical Neuropsychology
SCOM6031 Science, Risk and Ethics
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.
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | NEUR6101 Cellular Neuroscience 6 units | M.Neuro course from list 6 units | M.Neuro course from list 6 units | M.Neuro course from list 6 units |
| NEUR6102 Systems Neuroscience 6 units | BIOL6174/ PSYC6010 6 units | M.Neuro course from list 6 units | M.Neuro course from list 6 units | |
| Year 2 | NEUR8001 Topics in Neuroscience 6 to 24 units | |||
| NEUR8001 Topics in Neuroscience 6 to 24 units |
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent in a cognate discipline with a minimum GPA of 5.5/7.0.
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.
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $29,280.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $41,040.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
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.
Do you want to better understand how the nervous system works?
The ANU Master of Neuroscience (Advanced) is a two-year program that consists of one year coursework plus a year of independent research. The coursework component will provide you with an advanced knowledge of current concepts in neuroscience, and will support those who wish to move into a neuroscience field from related areas of science and psychology but do not have a significant neuroscience background.
Your independent research will be required to develop expertise in a nominated area through independent research and completion of a dissertation.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:
- demonstrate high level knowledge in neuroscience;
- apply their knowledge in neuroscience to new problems;
- interpret, synthesise and critically analyse published literature of relevance to neuroscience;
- demonstrate basic and complex laboratory skills that are commonly used in an area of neuroscience research;
- perform experimental work, interpret and analyse results, write reports and collate data into a thesis;
- 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.
New students in this program are eligible to apply for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Visit the following website for further information: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/scholarships/graduate-commonwealth-supported-places .
An indicative list of
courses offered by Science can be found here
Academic Advice
The first step to enrolling in your new program is to seek academic advice in order to discuss the courses you will be studying. This is done by making an appointment to meet with the program convener (details below).
Your academic advice session is a great opportunity to discuss with the convener the direction in which you want your studies to go. The convener will be able to advise you about course selection and content of courses that you will undertake as part of your program. Ideally you should bring along a copy of your academic record/academic transcripts as these will greatly assist your convener when giving you course advice.
To book an appointment you can:
Email: Brian.Billups@anu.edu.au
Phone: 02 6125 2039
Please also bring along your Planning Your Program document that is available from the enrolment website and your Postgraduate coursework checklist for new students. These documents will help you plan your degree and assist you with finalising your enrolment.
Further enrolment information can also be found here.
An indicative list of courses offered by Science can be found here.
Please follow each step and read through the additional information in the pdf guides, especially the ISIS enrolment guide in Step 2 and the How to enrol guide for new students in Step 3.
If you have any issues enrolling yourself through ISIS please contact us on 02 6125 2809 or email science.enquiries@anu.edu.au
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact Brian Billups at Brian.Billups@anu.edu.au
