Master of Arts in Psychology - Brain and Cognitive Sciences

University of Manitoba

Study in this area includes research training in both neuroscience and cognitive psychology. The department boasts a number of faculty members who investigate human psychology from a biological perspective, providing students with opportunities to investigate the physiological processes underlying learning, memory, neurological impairments, visual perception, and visuomotor control.The department's neuroscientists offer training in neuropsychology, developmental neuroscience, neurotoxicology and fMRI.The department's cognitive scientists provide expertise in the domains of language processes, visual and auditory perception and selective attention, and memory.Students in the program will develop their ability to think critically and workindependently, while still being able to successfully collaborate and work as part of a team. The course requirements in this area are structured around a flexible core curriculum that permits specialization and concentration of research during graduate training. Students may also collaborate with faculty from other areas in psychology, and in related social, behavioural and biomedical sciences.The MA in Psychology program provides an opportunity for graduate students to develop a broad foundation in the scientific approach to psychology, as well as specialized skills.