About Mpsych (hons) Human Neuroscience in University of Plymouth
Course Details
Providing an immersive approach to human neuroscience, this course provides the knowledge, experience and the key practical neuroimaging/neurostimulation skills to prepare you for a career in neuroscience research. Built around our new Brain Research Imaging Centre (BRIC) you will gain a first-hand technical experience of a range of state-of-the-art neuroscience techniques, including fMRI, EEG, and TMS.
These will familiarise you with essential aspects of the neuroscientific process with experiment design and operational technique, data analysis and manipulation, through to dissemination of original findings. Elective modules allow you to tailor your experience to future careers, allowing specialisation in the physics of neuroimaging and current issues in cognitive and brain science.
Key features
- Benefit from integration with our new BRIC, offering state-of-the-art facilities for fMRI, EEG, and other neuroscience techniques.
- Our hands-on approach to learning embeds practical activities throughout the programme, with neuroimaging advanced practice providing hands-on experience in the operation of specialized equipment.
- Work with world-leading neuroimaging researchers and engage in an original neuroscience research topic of your own choosing.
- Elective modules allow you to shape the specialist neuroscientist you want to be.
Academic qualification equivalents
Standard 12th qualifications (CBSE/ICSE or State Boards of equivalent)
Grade: Minimum aggregate of 60% and above
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS 5.5 overall (6.0 for integrated programmes)
- IELTS 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
- PTE 42 (50 for integrated programmes)
- PTE 42 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
University of Plymouth Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Rural |
| Application mode |
Panther Application or Common Application |
| Student Retention rate |
68% |
| Cost of Attendance (2020-21) |
39,322 USD |
| Number of Students |
UG: 4,100 PG: 1,758 |
| Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
| Student-Faculty ratio |
18:1 |
| Financial Aids |
Scholarships, grants, loans, and Pell grants |
| Graduation rate |
54% |
| Tuition fee |
UG: 23,902 USD PG: varies |
University of Plymouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- Cost of attendance for various 2020-21:
| Financials |
UG |
PG |
| Tuition and Mandatory Fees |
23,902 USD |
765 USD (Per Credit) + 695+780 USD (CAGS+EDD) |
| Room and meals |
11,580 USD |
11,580 USD |
- The mandatory fee (2,622 USD annually) breakdown can be seen as:
| Charges |
Amount |
| Athletics |
290 USD |
| Student Activities |
190 USD |
| Transportation fee |
16 USD |
| Student Health fee |
380 USD |
| Student Recreation |
502 USD |
| Educ. Technology |
466 USD |
| Registration |
100 USD |
