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This is South Australia's sole undergraduate program focused exclusively on cognitive neuroscience.
You'll acquire hands-on training in our advanced campus facilities, featuring the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, Psychology Clinic, and Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory. Here, you'll explore brain function and its influence on cognition and behavior. The program incorporates modern technologies like EEG, positioning you at the cutting edge of cognitive neuroscience research advancements.
Additional practical training comes through research placements that enhance your skills while creating valuable professional connections.
Potential career paths include:
Cognitive neuroscientist: Study brain-mind connections to decipher thought, memory, language, and action processing.
Behavioral researcher: Examine and evaluate behavioral patterns and cognitive functions.
Lab operations manager: Oversee and manage psychological/neuroscience laboratory activities.
Information specialist: Gather and interpret data to understand cognitive functions.
Neuropsychology assistant: Support neuropsychologists in clinical, research, or academic settings.
Research support specialist: Contribute to academic investigations at universities or research centers.
Neurodiagnostic technician: Monitor brain and nervous system electrical activity through patient evaluations and testing procedures.
Laboratory specialist (clinical/research): Handle specimen analysis and maintain accurate test records.
Licensed psychologist or research psychologist (with additional qualifications): Assess and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions.
This program also serves as a foundation for advanced studies in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, or related health science disciplines.