MSc by Coursework and Thesis - Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience in Wellington New Zealand | Victoria University of Wellington

Earn a globally recognized degree while advancing knowledge in your chosen discipline. Our Master of Science (MSc) program enhances your technical expertise, laboratory competencies, and academic writing abilities to equip you for a successful scientific career.

The MSc program requires two to two-and-a-half years of full-time study or up to four years part-time. Your first year will involve coursework in your specialized subject, followed by 12-15 months of supervised research culminating in a thesis. Throughout your studies, you may have opportunities to publish in peer-reviewed academic journals.

Admission requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a B average or better in your major subject. Relevant professional experience may also be considered for entry.
A neuroscience postgraduate qualification provides comprehensive insight into brain functions governing perception, cognition, emotion, memory, decision-making, and behavior.

Your studies may investigate attention mechanisms, emotional processing, consciousness, behavioral biology, pharmacological effects, gene-environment interactions, and neurological disorder origins.