Studying Neuroscience and Cognition at UC you learn about the interplay between brain function and psychological processes. You'll learn how we think, feel, perceive, remember, and behave. Learn more.
Neuroscience and Cognition is the interplay between how our brain functions and our psychological processes - understanding how we think, feel, perceive, remember, and behave.
We can study our brains to understand many interconnected things, including our experiences and personalities, neurological conditions, ageing, and recovering after brain injuries.
Complete the compulsory courses for the Bachelor of Psychological Science, along with the following minor courses:
With the brain at the centre of everything we do, your studies can lead to a wide range of career pathways to help prevent, treat, or predict future outcomes – from developing new health services, to analysing emerging technologies, to statistical trends in psychological risks.
Career pathways could include:
Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.
Choose an area that you are interested in and learn how UC’s range of study options can let you study what you want to.
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