Master of Neuroscience (Advanced)

at Australian National University

Program Structure:

The Master of Neuroscience (Advanced) requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:

• 48 units from completion of the coursework component
• 48 units from completion of the research component
• A minimum of 24 units must come from completion of 8000- level courses
   

The 96 units must consist of:
 

48 units from completion of the following coursework component:
 

12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

• NEUR6101 Cellular Neuroscience (6 units)
• NEUR6102 Systems Neuroscience (6 units)
   

 A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses from the following list:

• BIOL6174 Cell Physiology in Health and Disease (6 units)
• PSYC6010 Biological Basis of Behaviour (6 units)
   

 A minimum of 18 units from completion of courses from the following list:

• MEDN6001 Medical Physiology and Pharmacology (6 units)
• MEDN6002 Pathogenesis of Human Disease (6 units)
• BIOL6161 Genes: Replication and Expression (6 units)
• BIOL6171 Biochemistry and Nutrition (6 units)
• BIOL6191 Biology, Society and Ethics (6 units)
• BIOL6201 Big Questions in Biology (6 units)
• BIOL6202 Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology (6 units)
• BIOL8021 Health and Disease in a Changing World (6 units)
• BIOL8291 Research Presentation Skills (6 units)
• BIOL8702 Advanced Research Techniques (12 units)
• NEUR8700 Neuroscience Research proposal (6 units)
• NEUR8701 Readings in Neuroscience (6 units)
• NEUR8704 Neuroscience Essay (6 units)
• MEDN6820 Biomedical Imaging (6 units)
• POPM8001 Research, Treatment, Policy: Current Issues in Mental Health (6 units)
• PSYC6016 Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience (6 units)
• SCOM6031 Science, Risk and Ethics (6 units)

 

48 units from completion of the following research component:
 

NEUR8001 Topics in Neuroscience, which must be undertaken twice, in consecutive semesters (24+24=48 units)

OR

MEDN8701 Medical Research Project in the field of Neuroscience, which must be undertaken twice, in consecutive semesters (24+24=48 units)
 

Students must achieve a minimum 70% Weighted Average Mark in the first 48 units of courses attempted and have the approval of the supervisor for the research project in order to remain in enrolled in the Master of Neuroscience (Advanced) and continue to the research component. A condition of supervisor approval is that the research project is feasible and it should be noted that the majority of research projects will require on campus attendance.
 

Students who do not achieve a minimum 70% Weighted Average Mark or do not have the approval of an identified supervisor will be transferred to Master of Neuroscience or the Graduate Diploma of Science.
 

Master Research
This degree has been accredited at AQF Level 9 with a significant component of Research. 
 

Master Research Training
This degree has been accredited at AQF Level 9 with a significant component of Research. 
 

Capstone Courses
[NEUR8001, MEDN8701]
 

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.
 

Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent

• with a minimum GPA of at least 5.5/7.0
• with at least 8 courses in a cognate discipline, which must also have a minimum GPA of 5.5/7.0.
• The GPA requirement for this program must be met by both the program as a whole, as well as by the 8 courses in a cognate discipline. Where more than 8 cognate courses have been completed by the applicant, ANU will take the best 8 courses when assessing the cognate GPA.
   

Students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the initial 48 units of coursework and have the approval of the supervisor for the research project to continue to the research component.
 

Cognate Disciplines

Cellular and molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, medicine, anatomy and physiology, biological psychology
 

In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. 
 

Academic achievement & English language proficiency

The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment is a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.5/7.0. 
 

However, applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. 
 

If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of: 

• a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or

• demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency. 
 

Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
 

Annual indicative fee for international students

$51,541.00

Employment Opportunities

Our postgraduate neuroscience programs pave the way for further studies in neuroscience and related fields, such as a PhD.
 

A Master of Neuroscience will also provide you with the skills to find employment in the biomedical sciences sector, including in clinical research, with pharmaceutical companies and in policy development.