Program Overview

Course Overview

The Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience for PhD (CBNS 690) is a PhD course offered by the School of Psychological Sciences, Faculty of Education, Health, and Psychological Sciences at Victoria University of Wellington.

Course Details

• Dates: 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
• Starts: Full Year
• Fees: NZ$10,570.80 for domestic students, NZ$10,570.80 for international students
• Campus: Kelburn
• Estimated Workload: 40 hours per week
• Points: 120 points (one point is about 10 hours of work)

Entry Restrictions

• Prerequisites: None
• Corequisites: None
• Restrictions: None (students who have already passed similar content cannot take this course)

Course Learning Objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to achieve individual learning objectives agreed upon with their supervisor.

How This Course is Taught

The teaching format of this course should be discussed with the supervisor.

Assessment

• Type: Individual
• Mark: 100% through a thesis
• Assessment Dates and Extensions: Available through the University's online learning environment, Nuku

Mandatory Requirements

There are no mandatory requirements for this course.

What You'll Need to Get

No texts or equipment are required for this course.

Past Versions of This Course

Older versions of this course may be accessible through the course archive.

Student Feedback

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Selected Offering

• Course: CBNS 690
• Dates: 1 Jan–31 Dec 2026
• CRN: 17310

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