Neuroscience draft

Program Overview

The Neuroscience program at The University of Western Australia is a diverse, multidisciplinary science that investigates the nervous system at all levels. Students will learn about the structure, function, development, and plasticity of the nervous system, as well as its role in behavior, cognition, and emotion. The program is taught by academics with established international reputations in neuroscience research and is available as a degree-specific or second major in various bachelor's degrees. Graduates are well-suited for careers in research, clinical laboratories, government agencies, and science communication.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Neuroscience is a diverse, multidisciplinary science that investigates the nervous system at all levels, from the molecules that make up individual nerve cells to the complexities of how behavior, thought, and emotions are produced. The program explores how nervous systems grow, develop, and learn, as well as how we process sensory stimuli. Students will learn about:

• The structure and function of the nervous system
• The mechanisms of neural communication
• The development and plasticity of the nervous system
• The neural basis of behavior, cognition, and emotion
• The impact of disease and injury on the nervous system
• The latest research in neuroscience

Teaching:

The program is taught by academics with established international reputations in neuroscience research. Students will benefit from:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practical laboratory sessions
• Research projects

Careers:

Graduates of the Neuroscience program are well-suited for a range of employment destinations, including:

• Research and clinical laboratories
• Government agencies
• Science communication

Other:

• The program is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Philosophy, and Bachelor of Biomedical Science degrees.
• It is also offered as a second major in other bachelor's degrees.
• Students can choose to pursue Honours in Neuroscience, which is a blend of coursework and research project work designed to introduce them to the world of research.
• It can be studied full-time or part-time.
• The program is delivered on-campus.
• The course code is MJD-NEURS.
• The full-time/part-time duration is 3 years (BBiomedSc), 4 years (BBiomedSc[Hons]).
• Honours is available.
• The program is available in the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), and Bachelor of Biomedical Science degrees.
• Students can participate in student exchange and study abroad programs at universities such as Sungkyunkwan University, University of Vermont, and Uppsala University.
• The program includes a variety of popular combinations, such as Anatomy and Human Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Physiology.
• Students are required to complete bridging units if they have not achieved a certain level in Mathematics or Chemistry.
• The program includes core units at each level of study.
• Students are encouraged to take advantage of the University's facilities and resources, such as the library, laboratories, and research centers.
• The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a variety of careers in the field of neuroscience.