Study Neuroscience at Otago
Overview
Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary subject which covers the brain or 'neural' component of disciplines such as Anatomy, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Neurology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychology and Zoology. It is currently one of the fastest growing areas in Biology.
The University of Otago offers the only undergraduate Neuroscience degree programme in New Zealand. Neuroscience is available as a major subject of study for the degrees of Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)), and Master of Science (MSc), and for the Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad) and the Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci).
The Neuroscience programme at Otago also includes a large Neuroscience Research Centre and an official research theme of the University, 'Neural System Structure and Function'.
Because the Otago degree programme is truly interdisciplinary, it is constructed from papers offered by a large number of different departments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons))
- Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci)
- Master of Science (MSc)
Papers
See the full list of Neuroscience (NEUR) papers.
Papers other than those with a NEUR code are taught as part of the Neuroscience Programme. For further information visit http://psy.otago.ac.nz/neuroscience/courses/index.html
Programme Requirements
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Neuroscience
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | 18 18 18 36 | |
| 200-level | One of BIOC 221, BIOC 223, GENE 221, GENE 222, PHAL 211, ZOOL 223 | 18 18 18 18 |
| 300-level | Four of ANAT 335, ANAT 336, PHAL 303, PHSL 341, PHSL 342, PSYC 313, PSYC 317, PSYC 323, ZOOL 314 | 72 |
| Plus | 126 further points; must include 36 points at 200-level or above Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Science | 126 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) in Neuroscience
| Stage | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st stage | Two of BIOC 192, BIOL 112 or HUBS 192, CHEM 191, PHSI 191 54 further points | 18 18 36 54 |
| 2nd stage | One of BIOC 221, BIOC 223, GENE 221, GENE 222, PHAL 211, ZOOL 223 54 further points (including PSYC 111 if not already passed) | 18 18 18 18 54 |
| 3rd stage | Five of ANAT 335, ANAT 336, PHAL 303, PHSL 341, PHSL 342, PSYC 313, PSYC 317, PSYC 323, ZOOL 314 and at least 18 further points | 18 90 18 |
| 4th stage | Four of ANAT 454, NEUR 420, NEUR 421, NEUR 422, NEUR 452, NEUR 454, NEUR 455, NEUR 457, NEUR 459, NEUR 461, NEUR 462, PHAL 423, PHSL 472, PSYC 469, PSYC 471, PSYC 474, PSYC 476, ZOOL 412 With the permission of the Neuroscience Programme Director: Note: For Third Year Honours: PSYC 111,and one of BIOC 221, BIOC 223, GENE 221, GENE 222, PHAL 211, ZOOL 223 For Fourth Year Honours: Two of BIOC 221 or BIOC 223, GENE 221 or GENE 222, PHAL 211, ZOOL 223 | 48
96 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Neuroscience
| Papers |
|---|
NEUR 480 * Four of ANAT 454, NEUR 420, NEUR 421, NEUR 422, NEUR 452, NEUR 454, NEUR 455, NEUR 457, NEUR 459, NEUR 461, NEUR 462, PHAL 423, PHSL 472, PSYC 469, PSYC 471, PSYC 474, PSYC 476, ZOOL 412 * May be replaced by NEUR 490 (recommended for students proceeding to PhD) ANAT 480/490, BIOC 480/490, COSC 480/490, PHAL 480/490, PHSE 480/490, PHSL 480/490 or ZOOL 480/490 may be substituted for NEUR 480/490 ANAT 455, ANAT 457, COSC 470, PHAL 427, PHSL 474, PSYC 472, or ZOOL 420 may be substituted for NEUR 462 |
Note: With the approval of the Head of Department or Programme Director concerned, a 48 point dissertation or project may be substituted for any project of fewer points prescribed in the table above. |
Master of Science (MSc) in Neuroscience
| Papers |
|---|
NEUR 495, and four of ANAT 454, NEUR 420, NEUR 421, NEUR 422, NEUR 452, NEUR 454, NEUR 455, NEUR 457, NEUR 459, NEUR 461, NEUR 462, PHAL 423, PHSL 472, PSYC 469, PSYC 471, PSYC 474, PSYC 476, ZOOL 412. NEUR 5 (thesis) Notes: (i) One of the following may be substituted for NEUR 5: ANAT 5, BIOC 5, COSC 5, PHAL 5, PHSE 5, PHIL 5, PSYC 5, ZOOL 5. (ii) One of the following papers may be substituted for NEUR 462: ANAT 455, ANAT 457, COSC 470, PHAL 427, PHSL 474, PSYC 472, ZOOL 420. |
Minor Subject Requirements
Neuroscience as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) or Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | See below Prerequisites for 200-level papers are listed in the Prescriptions | |
| 200-level | Three of ANAT 242, PHAL 211, PHSL 231, PSYC 211 | 54 |
| 300-level | Two of ANAT 335 or ANAT 336, PHAL 303, PHSL 341 or PHSL 342, PSYC 313 or PSYC 317 or PSYC 323, ZOOL 314 | 36 |
| Total | 90 |
Further Information
Intending students should obtain copies of the course brochure from the Programme Co-ordinator, Associate Professor Brian Hyland, Neuroscience Programme, and are advised to discuss their plans with him before enrolling.
A copy of the course information brochure can be downloaded in PDF format from http://www.otago.ac.nz/neuroscience
Associate Professor Brian Hyland
Tel 64 3 479 9111
Fax 64 3 479 8335
Email neuroscience@otago.ac.nz
Website http://www.otago.ac.nz/neuroscience
