Degree Structure

The degree requires completion of at least 48 units comprising of: 

Compulsory courses (18 units): 

• BIOL6101 Cellular Neuroscience (6 units)
• BIOL6102 Systems Neuroscience (6 units)
• BIOL6174 Cellular Physiology (6 units) OR PSYC6010 Biological Basis of Behaviour

Plus 30 units of elective courses, chosen from the following:   

• BIOL8702 Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques (12 units)
• NEUR8001 Neuroscience Research Project (6-12 units)
• BIOL8291 Research Skills (6 units)
• NEUR8700 Neuroscience Research Proposal (6-12 units)
• NEUR8701 Readings in Neuroscience (6 units)
• NEUR8704 Neuroscience Essay (6 units)
• Other courses as approved by the program convener

Master of Neuroscience (Research) requires completion of 96 units.  48 units coursework as outlined for Master of Neuroscience above plus 48 units research in NEUR8001 for semester 1 and 2.

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