Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience

Program Overview

Students learn about the biological underpinnings of behavior, studying the impact of stress, drugs, and the environment on the brain and cognition. They develop research skills and work closely with faculty to create customized research projects or practicums. Graduates are prepared for careers in neuropsychology, neuroscience, and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This specialization will give you a strong foundation in the concepts and methodology needed to comprehend the structural and functional aspects of the brain and brain dysfunction. Build a deeper understanding of the biological underpinnings of the human brain, studying the ways in which stress, drugs, our environment, and other factors impact behaviour.

Outline:

• Courses:
• Required:
• PSYC 2200H: Brain and Behaviour
• PSYC 2400H: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
• PSYC-BIOL 3220H: Neuropsychology
• Electives (choose 2.0 PSYC credits):
• PSYC-KINE 2210H: Brain and Body in Action
• PSYC 2600H: Introduction to Learning
• PSYC-BIOL 3210H: Principles of the Nervous System
• PSYC 3230H: Sleep and Arousal
• PSYC 3240H: Drugs and Behaviour
• PSYC 3430H: Memory
• PSYC 3460H: Sensation and Perception
• PSYC 3451H: Psychology of Language
• Practicum courses (PSYC 3801H or 3802H) that focus on cognitive or behavioural neuroscience
• Electives (choose 0.5 PSYC credit):
• PSYC 4225H: Advanced Cognitive Neuroscience
• PSYC 4625H: Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
• PSYC-BIOL 4840H: Neuroendocrinology
• Practicum courses (PSYC 4801H or 4802H) that focus on cognitive or behavioural neuroscience

Teaching:

• Access experiential learning and create a customized independent research project or practicum based on your interests by working one-on-one with internationally-recognized faculty.
• Develop your skills in understanding, communicating about, and conducting research.
• Learn from Trent experts in a variety of topics including cognition, neuroscience, and neuropsychology.

Careers:

• Featured:
• Neurologist:
Neurologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating physiological, psychiatric and other brain disorders and act as consultants to other physicians. Specialists in this field of medicine study the nature, cause, and development of brain-related divergent behaviour in humans.
• Salary Range: $51.98 - 289.50/hr
• Jobs in Canada: 48,500
• 10YR Job Outlook: 32,000
• Source: Government of Canada
• Career Opportunities:
• Neuropsychologist
• School psychologist
• Mental Health Counsellor
• Social Services Officer
• Therapist
• Psychiatric Nurse
• Conflict Mediator