Bachelor of Psychological Science (Cognitive Neuroscience)
Degree Level Undergraduate
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Start date
February
Campus
Magill
City East
Duration
3 year(s) full-time
Program Code
MBCN
Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
Fees
AUD$ 26,100 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2015
English Language Requirements
- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
079096A
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:
- Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
- completed 200 credits of subjects;
- achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
- achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
- obtained a competitive ATAR.
* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required
OR
- completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV level or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- completed the University Foundation Studies program.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
NoneEnglish language entry requirements
The program will be open to International students who in addition to the above, are required to also meet English language entry requirements. International students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.English language testPlease access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Admission Requirements by Country
Bangladesh HSC 5 Canada High School (OSSD) 85 Eynesbury FSP 410 German Abitur 1.7 India (best 4) 80 Kenya KCSE (average) A Malaysia STPM (best 3) 12 Malaysia UEC 22 Norway GPA 4.5 Pakistan HSSC 90 Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3) 11 Sweden GPA 18 UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board 12 USA SAT (2400) 1940 Vietnam 9.5 Australia 90 IB (best 6) 33 Nepal HSEB 80 HKDSE 22
Aim
The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Cognitive Neuroscience) will provide an integrated knowledge of the biological basis of behaviour with psychology. The three year Bachelor Degree qualifies individuals who apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge, and a depth of specialised practical and research skills in cognitive neuroscience (the basic biology of behaviour) and psychology in the context of the biomedical industry or psychological practice. The program also provides students with a potential pathway to further study in psychology or cognitive neuroscience.
Content & Structure
The three year Bachelor of Psychological Science (Cognitive Neuroscience) requires the completion of 108 units comprising: a 45 unit major in cognitive neuroscience, 45 units of psychology courses, and 18 units of elective courses which may be taken as a minor sequence. The Major in cognitive neuroscience comprises ten courses. The five cognitive neuroscience courses will allow students to focus on their area of specialisation. Students will undertake a foundational cognitive neuroscience course in their first year, a sequenced cognitive neuroscience course in the second year and three advanced cognitive neuroscience courses in the third year. The Major also includes a three course sequence of biological and anatomical courses at the City East campus, with two foundational courses in human anatomy and biological science in the first year, and a human anatomy course in the second year (to build on and extend previous learning in the foundational anatomical course).
Professional accreditation and recognition
This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
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