Overview
Neuroscience introduces students to the biological and behavioural aspects of the nervous system, and is based around the neuroscience courses offered by the Departments of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, and School of Psychology. This neuroscience major (NEURA1) is for Advanced Science students.
Important: when planning to take this major, students … For more content click the Read More button below.
Please note:
Students who choose to do PSYC1111 are strongly recommended to also complete PSYC2001.
Neuroscience major (NEURA1) students can be exempted from the PSYC3051 prerequisite of PSYC2001 Research Methods 2, as long as they have completed NEUR2201 Neuroscience Fundamentals. Note, however, that this condition does not apply to any students who are undertaking a Psychology major (PSYCA1) in addition to a Neuroscience major, or any students enrolled in program 3435 (Bachelor of Psychological Science).
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the nervous system: in determining bodily function; its key organizational principles from molecular to behavioural level; and effects of injuries and pathologies.
2.
Critically analyse, interpret and effectively communicate neuroscience data and literature.
3.
Explain and evaluate the methodologies used to investigate the nervous system and apply these methods to design or execute activities to address neuroscientific questions.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) - BAdvSci(Hons)3962 - Advanced Science (Honours)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 84 UOC.
Level 1 Core Courses30 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 2/3 Prescribed Electives36 Units of Credit:
Level 2/3 Research Elective6 Units of Credit:
Recommended Electives
Enrolment Disclaimer
Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
Additional Information
Honours
Students interested in pursuing Honours in Neuroscience should refer to the Neuroscience Honours handbook entry.
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
Access past handbook editions (2018 and prior)