Core Brain Sciences pathway
This programme is composed of four modules, worth 60 credits in total, and a research project, worth 120 credits.
Modules
Compulsory modules
Worth 15 credits each
- 'Research Methods and Statistics'
- 'Biosciences Research Skills' OR 'Research in Practice'
- 'Contemporary Topics in Brain Science Research'
Optional modules
Choose one module from the following (worth 15 credits each)
- 'Introduction to the Brain and Imaging the Brain'
- 'Structure & Function of the Brain'
- 'Introduction to Cognitive Science'
- 'Principles of Cognition'
- 'Molecular Pharmacology'
- 'Developmental Neurobiology'
- 'Receptors and Synaptic Signalling'
- 'Current Research in Dementia'
- 'Neuroscience of Mental Health'
Research project
Worth 120 credits
All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation in the form of a journal article and an oral examination.
Teaching and learning
The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, independent study, journal clubs, independent and collaborative problem-based tasks, practical demonstrations and classes, computational work, and a supervised empirical research project. Assessment is through online tasks, unseen written examinations, essays, oral presentations, research-based tasks and a primary research article.
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.
Apply
Visit the main UCL prospectus pages to apply for the MRes in Brain Sciences.
The programme code you need is TMRBRSSING01.