Health Science (Neuroscience)

Overview

This major links biology and physiology with psychophysiology and neuroimaging — and we’re the only uni in Australia that offers our research students single-site access to cutting-edge MRI and MEG technologies. You’ll learn to interpret the data generated by these machines to identify healthy brains, brain disorders and diseases of the central nervous system.

Newer topics like Developmental and Molecular Neuroscience give you a more holistic understanding of contemporary neuroscience along with Neuropsychopharmacology, which connects you with our Centre for Human Psychopharmacology.  

Many graduates have gone on to neuroscience careers in clinical neurophysiology and sleep labs or entered research (Melbourne is a world-leader) with Swinburne, The Florey Institute, Melbourne Brain Centre, Bionics Institute, Centre for Neural Engineering and CERA.

Course learning outcomes

• apply health sciences concepts, practices, theories and evidence across a range of health-related issues
• retrieve, critically evaluate and communicate information about local and global health sciences issues from a variety of perspectives
• find and integrate information from a variety of sources using a range of technologies
• apply knowledge and skills associated with health sciences to a range of health-related activities, working independently and in teams
• apply innovation and technology to extend the boundaries of knowledge and research in health sciences
• demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours
• reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes, and plan ongoing personal and professional development
• promote and optimise the health and welfare of individuals and/or populations.