The MPhil in Cognitive Neuroscience programme is a research-intensive Master's course hosted by the Cambridge Mind and Brain Institute (CMBI), one of the world's leading centres for cognitive neuroscience. The Masters consists of seminar-style teaching on advanced topics in cognitive neuroscience, cutting-edge methods and computational skills training, and independent, self-directed scientific research projects and essays. The programme combines rigorous theoretical instruction with hands-on practical experience, ensuring that you develop the essential skills to drive forward your own independent research, and make meaningful contributions to the study of cognitive neuroscience.
The educational aims of the course are to:
The course will also:
As a student in our programme, you will benefit from the vibrant academic and scientific community across the University of Cambridge. You will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities, including cutting-edge imaging technologies and advanced computational resources.
Our comprehensive curriculum not only focuses on in-depth knowledge of cognitive neuroscience but also equips you with valuable transferable skills that will empower you throughout your academic and professional journey.
The core of our teaching takes the form of approximately 20 hours of lectures on current topics in cognitive neuroscience. These lectures will cover a wide range of fascinating areas, including memory, perception, attention, hearing, language, and the translation of fundamental research into mental health, affective disorders, ageing, and childhood development. Alongside this formal teaching, you'll have the chance to engage with prominent external speakers through an additional 20 hours of invigorating seminars hosted by the Cambridge Mind and Brain Institute.
Technical training is central to our course, and includes a comprehensive training in advanced methodological approaches in neuroimaging, with approximately 40 hours of specialised lectures and hands-on training sessions. You'll explore topics such as magnetic resonance physics, diffusion imaging, functional magnetic resonance imaging, graph theory, positron emission tomography, electroencephalography, magnetoencephalography, effective connectivity, brain simulation techniques, and multiple analytic pipelines and tools, including multi-voxel pattern analysis. This broad coverage of methodologies will equip you with the tools needed to conduct your own groundbreaking research in cognitive neuroscience.
Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree .
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
We believe that diversity of thought and perspective is essential for advancing scientific knowledge. Therefore, we welcome students from a wide range of academic backgrounds. This might include: neuroscience, medicine, psychology, biology, computer science, engineering, or other, related disciplines. Our program thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration, and we encourage you to bring your unique insights and experiences to contribute to the rich tapestry of ideas.
University Minimum Academic Requirements
Score : Grade A & B (overall score of 193, with no element lower than 185 plus a Language Centre assessment)
Score : Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 with no element lower than 185).