Cognitive neuroscience is a rapidly evolving branch of neuroscience concerned with the brain mechanisms underlying human cognition. Cognitive neuroscientists study how the brain supports perception, action, attention, memory, language and decision making.

This specialisation provides a strong foundation in cognitive science, neuroscience and medicine. It will help you understand the structure and function of the central nervous system with an emphasis on the human brain. You’ll collect, analyse and interpret behavioural and neural data; develop and undertake research; and critically evaluate key problems and issues central to the field.

Key Features

• You’ll develop research competencies in areas such as attention, belief, hearing, language, motor control, perception and reading.
• You’ll answer research questions in cognitive neuroscience using techniques and methods used by researchers in the field.
• Your learning will be enhanced by our outstanding health precinct facilities, including the Australian Hearing Hub and Macquarie University Hospital.
• On-campus resources include the Centre for Atypical Neurodevelopment; the Centre for Elite Performance, Expertise and Training; the Macquarie University Reading Clinic; and the Perception in Action Research Centre.
• You’ll learn how to conduct rigorous, ethical research to prepare you for potential further study and advanced research in cognitive neuroscience.

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