Study neuroscience to start unravelling the mysteries of the human brain. We offer neurology and neuroscience courses to help you gain a deeper understanding of the brain and nervous system.

With a neuroscience major, you’ll learn how this critical field links biology, medical physics, and physiology with psychophysiology and neuroimaging.

We host the only single-site neuroimaging facility that offers magnetoencephalography (MEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for research students.

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Neuroscience professional recognition

The Neuroscience major within the Bachelor of Health Science is endorsed by the Association of Neurophysiology Scientists of Australia (ANSA).

ANSA is a national, professional association established to meet the needs of individuals employed as neurophysiological scientists and technologists in hospitals and private practice across Australia.

  • Swinburne’s Elekta Neuromag TRIUX magnetoencephalography (MEG) scanner.

    Access Swinburne's neuroimaging facility

    Situated in the Advanced Technologies Centre, Swinburne researchers have access to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetoencephalography (MEG) machines among other state-of-the-art neuroimaging equipment and capabilities.

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  • Joshua's placement story

    Pfizer

    Neuroscience graduate Joshua gained invaluable laboratory skills through a placement at one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. 

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