Bachelor of Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience)

This is the only undergraduate degree specialising in cognitive neuroscience offered in South Australia.You will gain practical experience in our state of the art campus facilities, including our Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, Psychology Clinic and Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory. Here you will investigate brain activity and its impact on cognitive processes and behaviour. You will also learn using cutting edge technology, such as EEG, and will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of developments in cognitive neuroscience research.Further practical experience will be gained through research placements, which will help to extend your practical expertise these experiences also offer opportunities to build vital industry networks.Careers to consider include:Cognitive neuroscientist: research the relationship between the brain and mind to understand how thoughts, memories, languages and actions are processed.Behavioural scientist: develop and test behavioural interactions and cognitive processes.Clinical laboratory manager: coordinate and organise ongoing activity in a laboratory environment related to the field of psychology andor neuroscience.Data analyst: collect and analyse data to understand cognitive processing.Assistant neuropsychologist: assist a neuropsychologist; neuropsychologists often work as researchers or teachers or are employed by hospitals or healthcare facilities.

Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C OR equivalentANDQualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), OR Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, OR Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum sc OR e of 24 pointsApplicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.Higher education studyComplete OR partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, OR Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level OR above OR Vocational Education and Training (VET)Complete an award from a registered training OR ganisation at Certificate IV OR above OR work and life experienceQualify for Special Entry, OR Complete a 12month UniSA Foundation Studies program OR equivalent, OR Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past.