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Background The School of Psychology is pleased to announce the commencement of a new degree, the MSc in Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience, in February, 2008. IMPORTANT NOTE - this programme is still pending final CUAP approval however we fully anticipate being able to offer this degree in 2008.
The aim of the MSc in Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience (CBNS) is to provide a coherent package of post-graduate courses dealing with a range of topics in cognitive and behavioural neuroscience followed by a more focused Master's thesis in one of the research areas included in this area. A combination of required courses plus a range of optional courses will ensure that students are suitably qualified to conduct subsequent research across a range of areas in addition to the skills gained during the course of their Master's research thesis. Students will gain skills and experience in a number of different research laboratories within the School of Psychology (SoP) and School of Biological Sciences (SBS) as part of a compulsory Research Preparation course, CBNS580.
Thus students will be multi-talented across areas of knowledge and skills currently taught separately across the disciplines of Psychology and Biological Sciences. it is expected that students who complete this specialisation will be well placed to continue on as researchers (or PhD research students) in a range of different settings (including psychology, neuroscience, biology, and biomedical science).
Graduates will: - be able to understand and make use of a range of research techniques employed in cognitive and behavioural neuroscience
- have current knowledge of topics and issues in cognitive and behavioural neuroscience as well as be able to critically analyse the relevant literature
- be able to plan, conduct and publish research in their specific area of cognitive and behavioural neuroscience (within the MSc Part 2).
Degree Requirements The programme is structured according to the MSc regulations of Victoria University of Wellington that requires 120 points (courses and research preparation) in Part I and 120 points (thesis) in Part II of the degree. Part I is delivered across two semesters/trimesters. Part I Regulations
Part 1 of the degree will consist of a 30 point research preparation course (CBNS580) plus 90 points selected from the following courses:
PSYC 417 Cognitive Neuropsychology 1 (15pts)
PSYC 422 Drugs, Brain & Behaviour (15pts)
PSYC 424 Drug Addiction (15pts)
PSYC 444 Behavioural Neuroscience (15pts)
PSYC 445 Cognitive Neuroscience (15pts)
PSYC 446 Cognitive Neuropsychology II (15pts)
PSYC 448 Hemispheric Asymmetry (15pts)
BIOL 432/BMSC 432 Physiology and Pharmacology (30pts)
BIOL 433/BMSC 433 Human and Clinical Biochemistry (30pts)
NOTE that up to 30 points from approved 400-level PSYC, BIOL or BMSC courses may be used to substitute for the listed PSYC, BIOL or BMSC courses.
Part II Regulations CBNS 591 Thesis 120 pts
The thesis is subject to both internal and external examination.
To be eligible for the MSc Part 2 students will need to have completed successfully PART 1 and or the equivalent. In addition students will need to satisfy the School of Psychology Postgraduate Committee that the student is capable of completing PART 2 of the MSc and has a sound research topic. The School of Postgraduate Committee will require the School of Psychology Checklist, the Postgraduate Enrolment Application, and the Application for Masters Degree by Thesis to be completed by the student in consultation with their academic supervisor.
Documentation once submitted will be reviewed by the School of Psychology Postgraduate Committee. Students will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible Application and Admission to the degree Requirements: Minimally, students must have an undergraduate (Bachelor) degree in psychology or its equivalent. Their course of study in psychology must include Research Methods and Statistics, beyond the introductory level. Students should have at least an B+ average (or equivalent) in a minimum of three final year psychology courses.
International students will need to contact Victoria International to discuss enrolment and admission queries. Please note that international students who have English as a second language must pass university admission requirements for language proficiency and should discuss second language requirements with Victoria International.
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