Overview

You will learn how:

the brain is believed to work on the cellular, network and systems level
to develop mathematical models of brain function and use them in simulations
cognitive phenomena relate to brain activity
current AI algorithms are based on neuroscience findings
a range of experimental approaches are used to measure and analyse brain function

There will be particular focus on how:

memories are stored and organised in the brain
networks of neurons perform computations

visual illusions find their origins in neural circuits

Career

This Computational Neuroscience, Cognition and AI course at University of Nottingham provides an ideal preparation for a PhD in computational neuroscience, psychology or artificial intelligence.

Those who take up a postgraduate research opportunity with them will receive support in terms of close contact with supervisors and specific training. You will also benefit from dedicated advice from the Careers and Employability Service.

Other careers include:

biomedical modelling
artificial intelligence
data science
brain imaging.

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Programme Structure

Courses included

Machine Learning in Science - Part one

Computational Cognitive Psychology

Neural Computation

Research project

Practical Biomedical Modelling

Computer Vision

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Neuroscience Cognitive Science Artificial Intelligence View 96 other Masters in Cognitive Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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71

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6.5

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General requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent). For quantitatively minded students with a background in psychology, neuroscience, or biosciences as well as those with training in physics, engineering, mathematics, or computer science; no specific biology or psychology knowledge required.

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Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

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Funding

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