Course Overview
You will examine how theories of cognitive function can be informed by evidence from converging neuroimaging methods, such as functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging, electrophysiology and trans, cranial magnetic stimulation, as well as from neuropsychological, patient-based techniques. Why study this course at Birkbeck? Offers hands-on training in cutting-edge behavioural and imaging neuroscience techniques. Combines a basic-science perspective with clinical case-study perspectives. The Department of Psychological Sciences has an outstanding research tradition, with an outstanding international reputation in all aspects of cognitive neuroscience, and especially developmental cognitive neuroscience. Careers and employability: Graduates can pursue careers in psychology, the health sciences, research, or policy development. Possible professions include neurologist, psychologist, or researcher. This degree may also be useful in a variety of roles within policy development, as well as in becoming a higher education lecturer. .