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.

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

Academic entry requirements

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. This ensures that we have the expertise to adequately supervise you. Your application must contain a one-page proposal for a research project that you've discussed with a potential supervisor. A list of supervisors is located in the link 'Supervisors' in the right-hand column, this is subject to change.

Please email the programme co-coordinator, Guillaume Rousselet with your research interests, so we can assess if we have the available expertise to supervise you. Guillaume.Rousselet@glasgow.ac.uk

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation courses.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.0
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20
• CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): B minimum
• CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): C minimum
• PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• Language Centre, University of Glasgow
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

FAQs

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

• UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
• UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk

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