Neuroscience is the fastest growing discipline in biomedical research and represents the largest biological research activity on the planet.  It is one of the few research disciplines that encompasses a broad range of research technologies, such as molecular biology, physics, chemistry, drug design, cell culture, computing, mathematic modelling, behaviour, nano-technologies, biomechanics, and genetics. All these in various combinations, are and will be future drivers of important breakthroughs in our understanding of how the brain works, in order to alleviate various neural health disorders, enhance neural repair and contribute to the rapidly growing fields of bio-engineering and nanotechnology.

How all multi cellular organisms, think, learn, remember, and respond to their environment relies on effective communication between neurons and their target cells.  Understanding how neural circuits develop, function and are repaired, is central to human and animal health.  Such studies also offer the opportunity to develop agents that will improve these neural processes. Ultimately, they will lead to the development of artificial sensing and motor technologies e.g. remote sensor devices, robotics, and artificial intelligence.

Research Areas

• molecular and cellular neuroscience
• neural imaging and computational neuroscience
• developmental neurobiology
• cognitive and behavioural neuroscience
• visual and sensory neuroscience

Program Details

The course is offered to international and domestic students who would like to focus on neuroscience. The objective of the program is to train highly qualified individuals for independent research and teaching careers in neuroscience.
This course will provide an excellent theoretical and practical grounding for those wishing to pursue the PhD program.

The initial intake will be limited to a maximum of 12 students and can commence at the start of Sem 1 or 2.   The Masters of Neuroscience program runs for three semesters. In each semester, students will undertake a single compulsory course comprising five contact hours per week and a laboratory-based practical rotation that occupies the remaining time. The compulsory courses are ‘Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience’, ‘Systems Neuroscience: Sensory and Motor’ and 'Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience’. The three laboratory rotations will be undertaken in different laboratories to maximise student exposure to different research disciplines and techniques. A two-semester (16 credit point) Masters option is also available for students entering with an appropriate honours degree.

Successful applicants have the opportunity to participate and become involved with a dynamic interdisciplinary team of researchers, including molecular biologists, stem cell biologists, electrophysiologists, neuropsychologists and mathematicians. 
School of Biomedical Sciences Neuroscience Group

 

For further information, please contact Professor Joe Lynch

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