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Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)

Liverpool , England ,United Kingdom

MSc Brain and Behaviour

Gain advanced knowledge of the neural, pharmacological and physiological mechanisms underlying behaviour and the approaches used to study them.

 

  • Explore brain and behaviour presented in a holistic and neuroscientific context, covering a broad range of topics
  • Study on a course taught by research-active staff who are experts in their field
  • Gain practical experience with cutting edge neuroscientific techniques
  • Acquire skills, knowledge and practical experience directly relevant to a research career
  • Enjoy both research- and student-led learning methods
  • Conduct a research project covering the full ‘research arc’ from study conception to dissemination

Neuroscientific research aims to understand healthy brain function as well as disorders of brain and behaviour in both humans and animals. As a relatively new field of study, which has only been recognised in its own right since the 20th century, it has benefited greatly in recent decades from novel technologies and has diverse applications including education, law and artificial intelligence.

This Masters in Brain and Behaviour covers the true breadth of this multidisciplinary field, from ion channels to human behaviour. Through hands on experiential learning, you will gain a cutting-edge grasp of nervous system structure and function and an appreciation of the field's real life applications in the clinic and beyond.

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call From Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
5 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Careers support if you choose to study at LJMU
In this section we run through the many ways we will equip you for today's job market.
You’ll graduate with practical experience
When looking for graduate jobs, experience is invaluable. It’s something lots of graduates lack, so our degrees offer opportunities for work-related learning, which means that when you graduate from Liverpool John Moores University, you don’t just leave with a good degree, you can also leave with practical experience.

You'll improve your job prospects with our careers support
Our careers service can help improve your job prospects when you graduate. 
The importance of industry experience
To make sure that you have an up-to-date and commercially relevant degree, you will be taught by academics who are involved within their industry. We also invite industry leaders to give guest lectures to our students.

You can make use of our fantastic links with employers
We have strong links with big-name employers both locally and nationally – from Tate Liverpool to Barclays – which means that we can provide you with valuable work placements, paid internships and industry master classes.
Careers Zones
The Careers Team operate out of Faculty-based Careers Zones. As well as Careers Advisers, you can also meet with an Employability Adviser in the Zones, who can offer support with job applications, personal statements, CVs, interviews, postgraduate study applications, placement advice and much more.

You can also pick up a range of careers information and resources in the Zones, including our annual, school-specific Career Planning Guides.

CareerSmart
All students in their first year of study will have an opportunity to engage with the CareerSmart programme as an integral part of a core module of study. Once you have completed this, a wide range of other career-related provision and services will be available to support your development throughout your studies.

PSW Opportunity

2 years of PSW available after Degree course

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

You must have a degree awarded by a university that is officially recognised by Ecctis.

Holders of a Bachelor’s degree with pass rate of 53% will be considered for direct admission to Postgraduate courses.

You should have a minimum of IELTS 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component score or we may accept equivalent qualifications.

We will accept the following Standard XII English state boards with a score of 70% or above as an alternative to IELTS:

CBSE
CISCE (ISC)
A UKVI approve SELT is a compulsory requirement for students applying from the regions of Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh - even if the students have studied their Standard XII from CBSE/ISCE Boards

Qualification

Grade required (Minimum standards – courses may vary)

IELTS Academic (register)

6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component

TOEFL IB (register)

78 Overall with R18, W17, L17, S20

Cambridge CPE (register)

Grade C

Cambridge CAE (register)

Grade C or Minimum of 169 with no skill less than 162

Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level IV (find out more information)

Pass in all Skills

Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III (find out more information)

Pass in all Skills

Language Cert (register)

ESOL (IELTS 6.0 equivalent) B2 Pass – no component below 33/50

Or

ESOL (IELTS 6.5 equivalent) B2 Pass – no component below 33/50

NCUK English Language Test (visit NCUK to register)

6.0

Oxford Test of English (OTE)

120 Overall with 111 in each component (equivalent to IELTS 6.0, 5.5 for each component)

Oxford Test of English (OTE)

130 Overall with 111 in each component (equivalent to IELTS 6.5, 5.5 for each component)

Pearson PTE Academic UKVI

61 (Minimum of 59 in each component)

Pearson Versant English Placement Test

62 (Minimum of 57 in each component)

PSI Service UKVI Skills for English test

B2 pass in all 4 components (equivalent to IELTS 6.0, 5.5 for each component)

Online English Language Level Test (ELLT)* (find out more information)

ELLT B2+ Overall, Reading 23, Listening 28, Writing 5, Speaking 5 (for courses that require IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component)

Or

ELLT C1 Overall, Reading 23, Listening 28, Writing 5, Speaking 5 (for courses that require IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each component)