Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary major offered by the School of Medical Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the School of Psychology in the Faculty of Science. Units of study in this major are available at standard and advanced level.
Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system. Neuroscientists are interested in the structure and function of the molecules, cells, pathways and systems found in the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. They study the nervous system at the microscopic and macroscopic levels as well as at the level of the developing and mature individual. Neuroscientists aim to understand how the brain controls and regulates our activities and experiences in both health and disease. This could include, for example, trying to understand the bases of sensation and movement, learning and memory, emotions and personality. It is one of the largest and fastest growing research endeavours in the biological sciences, and the study of neuroscience now embraces the fields of engineering, artificial intelligence, mathematics, computer science and economics. The strong multidisciplinary history of neuroscience is reflected in the many disciplines that contribute to its teaching at the 爆料王.
The major comprises units of study from the School of Medical Sciences, the School of Psychology and the School of Pharmacy. Neuroscience is identified as one of the research strengths of the University. The neurosciences are taught and actively researched at many locations in the University and the major offers opportunities for unique learning opportunities and research electives with our active research groups.
Requirements for the major and minor in Neuroscience are listed in the .
Honours in Neuroscience is available via an appended Honours. The one-year program includes a 36-credit point research project giving students access to the latest biomedical technologies, whilst two 6-credit point coursework units will aid in the development of fundamental research and communication skills.
For more information about Honours in the School of Medical Sciences, please visit our website.
Academic contact (School of Medical Sciences) | Dr Carol Dobson-Stone Dr Frances Evesson |
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Academic contact (School of Pharmacy) | Professor Elena Bagley E elena.bagley@sydney.edu.au |
Academic contact (School of聽Psychology) | Associate Professor Ian Johnston E i.johnston@sydney.edu.au |
| Honours general enquiries | E soms.honours@sydney.edu.au |