Degree
Major
80 credit points
Major in Neuroscience
Overview
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Degree/s offering this major
Bachelor of Medical Sciences
Summary
Key features
- Gain a broad understanding of neuroscience
Study cellular neuroscience, clinical neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, neuropharmacology, neurophysiology and psychology.
- Get the required academic background for postgraduate study
Acquire relevant knowledge for postgraduate study in neuroscience.
- Study in our state-of-the-art facilities
Enhance your learning by studying in modern neuroanatomy labs designed to foster collaboration and cutting-edge research.
- Develop your expertise in a rich learning environment
Harness Macquarie University Health’s ecosystem of hospital and clinics, renowned for patient-centred care, teaching and research.
Career outcomes
With a rapidly evolving job market, graduate employability remains our priority. We’re working closely with a range of industries and sectors to ensure you’re job-ready when you graduate. View graduate professions and potential employers.
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Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is ambitiously pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking and challenging what's possible to solve some of the big issues of our time. You'll learn from expert academics, researchers and clinicians within an educational environment that's unique in Australia.
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Studying at Macquarie
Our vibrant and leafy campus forms part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia. To ensure you have the right skills when you graduate — whether you're starting your first job or taking your career to the next level — we offer flexible study options, personalised degrees and practical experiences.
Benefits of studying at Macquarie
Major structure
What you’ll study
A major allows you to focus on an area of study, such as Neuroscience, within more generalist degrees. It’s recorded on your testamur and academic transcript.
Major requirements
80 credit points
Essential Units
50 credit points
Complete each unit below.
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
Elective Units
10 credit points
Complete one of the following units
Elective units allow you to customise your degree by choosing units within or outside your area of study.
Elective Units
10 credit points
Complete one of the following units
Elective units allow you to customise your degree by choosing units within or outside your area of study.
Elective Units
10 credit points
Complete one of the following units
Elective units allow you to customise your degree by choosing units within or outside your area of study.
How can I study this major?
Neuroscience is available as a major as part of the below degree/s:
Further course details
For further details and specific course requirements, visit the Handbook >
Guide to University terminology
Use our handy guide to better understand common study terms.
Career outcomes
Set your career in motion
Professions
- Genetic counsellor (after further study)
- Laboratory technician
- Medical technician (after further study)
- Neuroimaging technician (after further study)
- Pharmaceutical sales representative
- Research assistant
- Science communication officer
- Science journalist
Employers
- Hospitals
- Medical or scientific publications
- Newspaper and magazine publishers
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Research institutes
- Universities
Career information
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Multiply your employability
Clinical placements
Get clinical experience during placements in our on-campus labs and affiliated off-campus facilities.
Unique health precinct
Learn within our hospital, and from leading neuroscience researchers and clinical practicians.
In-demand graduates
Study at Australia’s #1 uni for graduate employment rate: QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2020.
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