Study in Australia
at Murdoch University · Perth, Western Australia
CRICOS course code
080707B
CRICOS provider code
00125J
This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.
Duration
3 years
Tuition (whole course)
A$117,720 total
Per year
A$39,240/yr
Intake
Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)
The Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience and Health Psychology at Murdoch University introduces students to the science behind the human brain, mind, and behaviour. Over three years, undergraduates explore how brain function relates to memory, learning, emotion, decision making, and social behaviour, and examine psychological approaches to wellbeing and mental health. This course includes studies in areas like cognition, neuropsychology, research methods, biological psychology, and the impacts of lifestyle and society on health. Students often undertake practical laboratory work and observational research to apply theories learned in lectures.
Murdoch structures this degree across semesters, breaking learning into units of study with assigned credit points. The course may feature opportunities for work-integrated learning or professional placements, which help students connect classroom knowledge with practices in Perth’s health and research sectors, always check the official page for current options. In the final year, students can expect a major research project that develops their data analysis and scientific communication skills, essential for future study or work in this field.
Throughout this course, you'll build practical skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, quantitative and qualitative research, and communicating scientific and psychological concepts. You'll also gain experience dissecting scientific literature, working with data, and reporting findings to both expert and lay audiences. The course suits those interested in the science of mind and brain, health psychology, or working across healthcare, clinical, educational, or research settings.
If you're studying in Australia on a student visa, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during semester, and upon graduation, you may be eligible to apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. Always confirm official details through the university’s website and CRICOS register.
It typically takes 3 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).
Tuition is around A$117,720 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.
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