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Overview
UCL is ranked as second in the world for neuroscience and you will hear about the amazing world-class research that takes place within the Faculty of Brain Sciences and its constituent parts: the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, the Division of Psychiatry, the Institutes of Ophthalmology and Neurology and the Ear Institute.
The brain is an amazing object which controls human lives – it is a complex inter-connection of neurons which store our memories and knowledge and has a complex chemistry.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the How the Brain Works and What Can Go Wrong course from UCL Summer School, students will have:
- Gained knowledge of the brain structure and function in humans.
- Gained knowledge of methodologies used to study the brain.
- Developed an understanding of the theories and evidence for causality of acquired and developmental brain disorders.
- Developed the ability to critically appraise and evaluate evidence.
- Gained an overview of main treatment interventions and evaluation of their efficacy.
- Understood the complex interaction of genes and environment.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- How the brain works: structure, function and localisation and neurochemistry
- How do we investigate the brain?
- Developmental and acquired disorders of vision and visual perception
- Developmental and acquired disorders of hearing and speech
- Developmental and acquired disorders of movement: e.g. Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Duolingo English Test 125
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Credits
15 alternative credits
- 15 UCL credits, 7.5 ECTS, 4 US
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology Neuroscience Developmental Psychology View 181 other Short Courses in Psychology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 125
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Other requirements
General requirements
- IELTS (Academic) at least 7.0 overall and 6.5 in each component or equivalent
You will normally be able to demonstrate an average grade, or equivalent academic experience, of:
- 2:1 for most modules
- 2:2 for lower-level modules, if you are in or beyond second year at university.
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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