Duration

1 Year full-time

Commencing 2013

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

16

Faculty

Social & Behavioural Sciences

Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

View the course list View the Course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Neuroscience.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

A 4 year BSc with honours I or IIA or equivalent degree including BPsySc, BAppSc, BBiomedSc in a relevant field with a GPA of 5.5 (on a 7-point scale). Medical Science degrees will also be considered.

Fees for Australian students

Domestic full-fee place 2013:

Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 20800

Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.

Apply online

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 2 - April 1 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - October 1 of the previous year.

Apply Online

Enquiries for Australian students

Queensland Brain Institute

Email: mneurosci@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3346 6401

Duration

1 Year full-time

Commencing 2013

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

16

Faculty

Social & Behavioural Sciences

Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

View the course list View the Course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Neuroscience.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

A 4 year BSc with honours I or IIA or equivalent degree including BPsySc, BAppSc, BBiomedSc in a relevant field with a GPA of 5.5 (on a 7-point scale). Medical Science degrees will also be considered.

CRICOS Code: 068262E

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.

Fees for International students

Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 30800

Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged through UQ International.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 2 - April 1 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - October 1 of the previous year.

How to apply

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004 Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: study@uq.edu.au

Why study the Master of Neuroscience?

This program is designed to provide advanced training in molecular, cellular and integrative (including behavioural) approaches to neuroscience. The program includes three core courses in cellular, cognitive behavioural and systems aspects of neuroscience and a series of laboratory rotations which provide first-hand experience in neuroscience research. The program provides a strong foundation in modern neuroscience for those wishing to pursue independent research and teaching careers in Neuroscience.

What you can study

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Neuroscience.

Placement courses

The program requires students to undertake either 2 lab rotations for the #16 unit program or 3 lab rotations for the #24 units program. Each rotation is a supervised 300 hours laboratory experience designed to provide a comprehensive and complementary introduction to Neuroscience research experience.The rotations will involve placement in a neuroscience laboratory in QBI, the Schools of Psychology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Human Movement Studies, Integrative Biology, Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Chemical and Molecular Biosciences, Information Technology & Electrical Engineering, the Perinatal Research Centre/Centre for Clinical Research, the Institute for Molecular Bioscience, the Centre for Magnetic Resonance and QIMR.

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

Prerequisites

A 4 year BSc with honours I or IIA or equivalent degree including BPsySc, BAppSc, BBiomedSc in a relevant field with a GPA of 5.5 (on a 7-point scale). Medical Science degrees will also be considered.

Additional application information

There is a quota of 12 students for each semester intake of the program. Offers will be made to applicants on the basis of highest academic rank and referee reports. Applicants should also include a curriculum vitae with application.

Apply online

Apply online to the Master of Neuroscience.

Closing date

To commence study in semester 2 - April 1 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - October 1 of the previous year.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

A 4 year BSc with honours I or IIA or equivalent degree including BPsySc, BAppSc, BBiomedSc in a relevant field with a GPA of 5.5 (on a 7-point scale). Medical Science degrees will also be considered.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 068262E

International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.

Click here for more information on applying for a visa.

English proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged through UQ International.

Click here for application procedures for International students.

Closing date

To commence study in semester 2 - April 1 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - October 1 of the previous year.

Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

Academic advising

There is a quota of 12 students for each semester intake of the program. Offers will be made to applicants on the basis of highest academic rank and referee reports. Applicants should also include a curriculum vitae with application. Late applications will only be considered if the quota has not been met.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

Domestic full-fee place 2013:

Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 20800

Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.

Fees for International students

Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 30800

Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.

To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.

Fees calculator

Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.

Fee rules

View the 2013 Fee Rules.

Program Rules and Requirements

To complete the Master of Neuroscience

To complete the Master of Neuroscience, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.

16 units from the MNeuro list comprising -

  • #4 from Part A
  • #12 from Part B

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Neuroscience.

Program Rules for the Master of Neuroscience