Neuroimaging is fast emerging as a key technique across psychology, many areas of medicine and health sciences in general. The Masters in Brain Imaging will train you in appropriate research skills for brain imaging research, emphasising advanced methods in the field and will provide you with knowledge of advanced research in key areas of cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience.

• This MSc is an approved research training programme of the Economic & Social Research Council and can either be the first year of a ‘1+3’ funding package or qualify you for future ‘+3’ funding.
• In the most recent independent review of research quality (RAE 2008), psychology at Glasgow was rated in the UK’s top ten.
• You will benefit from access to the resources of the University’s Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (CCNi), including a 3 Tesla fMRI scanner, MEG system, two TMS labs, and several EEG labs, including fMRI compatible systems. Dedicated motion capture suites record precise 3D body movements and facial animation sequences. Eye movements can be followed remotely using our SR Research EyeLink systems.

Programme overview

• MSc: 12 months full-time

You will attend lectures, seminars and tutorials and take part in lab work.

Core courses

• Research methods (two courses)
• Statistics
• Professional skills
• Brain imaging methods
• Research project.

Optional courses (one chosen)

• Visual perception
• Psychology of language
• Introduction to Matlab programming

Normally at least a 2.1 Honours degree in psychology or neuroscience or acceptable equivalent(s).

As part of the admission process we prioritise matching your interests with one of our academic supervisors to ensure that we have the expertise to adequately supervise you. Please email the course co-coordinator, Guillaume Rousselet (Guillaume.Rousselet@glasgow.ac.uk) with your research interests, and we will help you find out if we have the available expertise to supervise you.

English language

If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.

The online application is the quickest and easiest way of applying to the University of Glasgow. The system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University immediately. You can also attach supporting documents including references, certificates and a transcript of previous studies. You will find instructions throughout the online form to help you complete your application. You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish before submitting it.

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