Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Area of Study

Behavioural neuroscience is an exciting biomedical science that addresses the biological basis of behaviour and cognition. In recent years there has been a rapid expansion of knowledge concerning the biochemical, anatomical and physiological correlates of brain function and dysfunction. This knowledge has substantially enhanced our understanding of the way the brain influences behaviour and cognition, and vice versa.

Behavioural neuroscience at Monash is taught as a multidisciplinary program providing a unique opportunity to study this field in combination with psychology and the biomedical sciences. Through site visits and discussions with clinicians, students will acquire an appreciation of the central role that neuroscience plays in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Students will gain practical laboratory skills and will learn to record, analyse and critically evaluate scientific data, and how to present their findings as oral, written or web-based reports.

For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.

Telephone: +61 3 9905 3965

Email: behavioural.neuroscience@med.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/bbns

• 2341 Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience
• 3514 Honours degree of Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience