Master's Programmes
Master of Science in Neuroscience (MSN)
Programme Code: P98
Course Offering by: Department of Neuroscience
Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, its functions and structure. The nervous system controls human behavior, emotions, thinking, physical functions, conscious and unconscious movements. Even now, we still do not fully understand this most complex system, and many questions remain to be answered. Moreover, much awaits to be discovered about how the dysfunction of nervous system can lead to neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Programme Aims:
- Provide students with diverse background of undergraduate education with updated knowledge and practical techniques of basic and translational neuroscience.
- Provide students with knowledge and encourage them to critically think about emerging neuroscience and neuroscience-related interdisciplinary research, technology, education, and industries, and to prepare them for a career in this growing multi-disciplinary field.
- Educate healthcare and non-healthcare professionals with updated relevant knowledge of neuroscience and neuropsychiatric disorders.
Award Title:
Master of Science in Neuroscience
Mode of Study:
Combined Mode*
Normal Study Period:
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time/Combined mode*: 2 years
Class Schedule:
Classes are held during daytime
Classes may be offered in weekday evenings / Saturdays in special cases
Programme Leader:
Prof LAU Geoffrey
geoff.lau@cityu.edu.hk
Admissions Tutor:
Prof LEE Youngjin
younglee@cityu.edu.hk
General Enquiries:
ns.tpg@cityu.edu.hk
* Local students taking programmes in combined mode can attend full-time (12–18 credit units per semester) or part-time (no more than 11 credit units per semester) study in different semesters without seeking approval from the University. For non-local students, they will be admitted to these programmes for either full-time or part-time studies. Non-local students must maintain the required credit load for their full-time or part-time studies and any changes will require approval from the University.