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Master of Neuroscience (Advanced)

Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia

About this program

The Master of Neuroscience (Advanced) is a graduate program at the Australian National University in Canberra, run through the ANU College of Science and Medicine, taken over 2 years full-time (96 Units). Coursework includes 48 units from completion of the coursework component. Graduates are expected to demonstrate high level knowledge in neuroscience. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.

Fees & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$60,100
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

Study plan in 56 parts

  • The Master of Neuroscience (Advanced) requires the completion of 96 units
  • 48 units from completion of the coursework component
  • 48 units from completion of the research component
  • A minimum of 24 units must come from completion of 8000- level courses
  • The 96 units must consist of:
  • 48 units from completion of the following coursework component:
  • 12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
  • NEUR6101
6 units
  • Cellular Neuroscience
  • NEUR6102
6 units
  • Systems Neuroscience
  • A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
  • BIOL6174
6 units
  • Cell Physiology in Health and Disease
  • PSYC6010
6 units
  • Biological Basis of Psychology
  • A minimum of 18 units from completion of courses from the following list:
  • MEDN6001
6 units
  • Health and Medical Physiology
  • MEDN6002
6 units
  • Pathogenesis of Human Disease
  • BIOL6161
6 units
  • Replication and Expression
  • BIOL6171
6 units
  • Biochemistry and Nutrition
  • BIOL6191
6 units
  • Bioethics and Society
  • BIOL6202
6 units
  • Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology
  • BIOL8021
6 units
  • Health and Disease in a Changing World
  • BIOL8291
6 units
  • Research Presentation Skills
  • BIOL8702
12 units
  • Advanced Research Techniques
  • NEUR8700
6 units
  • Neuroscience Research proposal
  • NEUR8701
6 units
  • Readings in Neuroscience
  • NEUR8704
6 units
  • Neuroscience Essay
  • MEDN6820
6 units
  • Principles
  • Technologies and Applications in Health Sciences
  • POPM8001
6 units
  • Research
  • Treatment
  • Current Issues in Mental Health
  • PSYC6016
6 units
  • Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
  • SCOM6001
6 units
  • Fundamentals of Science Communication and Engagement
  • SCOM6031
6 units
  • Misinformation
  • Disinformation
  • and Risk
  • 48 units from completion of the following research component:
  • MEDN8701
  • Medical Research Project in the field of Neuroscience
  • which must be undertaken twice
  • in consecutive semesters (24+24=48 units)

Students must achieve a minimum 70% Weighted Average Mark in the first 48 units of courses attempted and have the approval of the supervisor for the research project in order to remain in enrolled in the Master of Neuroscience (Advanced) and continue to the research component. A condition of supervisor approval is that the research project is feasible and it should be noted that the majority of research projects will require on campus attendance

  • Students who do not achieve a minimum 70% Weighted Average Mark or do not have the approval of an identified supervisor will be transferred to Master of Neuroscience or the Graduate Diploma of Science

Admissions

Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of at least 5.5/7.0 with at least 8 courses in a cognate discipline, which must also have a minimum GPA of 5.5/7.0. The GPA requirement for this program must be met by both the program as a whole, as well as by the 8 courses in a cognate discipline. Where more than 8 cognate courses have been completed by the applicant, ANU will take the best 8 courses when assessing the cognate GPA. The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission. Ranking and English language proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of: a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met. Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support Diversity factors: As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. Assessment of qualifications: Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met. Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au . Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher. ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications .

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