Program Requirements

The program structure is two years of coursework and research.

Coursework component consists of:

(a)  18 Units of compulsory courses

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

(b) Plus 30 units of elective courses to be selected from: 

• BIOL8702 Biotechnology Practical Course (12 units)
• NEUR8001 Neuroscience Research Project (6-12 units)
• PSYC8020 Visual Sensation and Perception (6 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 

Research:  Students who maintain 75% average or above in their coursework component continue to complete 48 units of research in NEUR8001 for semester 1 and 2.

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