Be part of advancing treatments for brain and mind conditions that enhances health outcomes for now, and the future.
At the University of Sydney, we offer three postgraduate coursework degrees focusing on brain and mind sciences so you can choose how much you study in order to match your goals.
We have postgraduate coursework options available to both medical and non-medical graduates including our Graduate Certificate in Brain and Mind Sciences, Graduate Diploma in Brain and Mind Sciences, or Master of Brain and Mind Sciences.
All our courses are available full-time or part-time so you can tailor your study around what works best for you.*
*International students must study full-time
Our postgraduate coursework degrees in brain and mind science are led by subject-matter experts. Our academic expert team puts considerable effort into designing and delivering courses to guide your learning journey and promote enriching classroom interactions.
Our educators share a profound passion for empowering their students to make significant contributions to both mental and brain health.
As a student, you'll leverage these strengths to cultivate exceptional professional and clinical skills, while also engaging in research alongside Australia's foremost mental health and neuroscience experts.
Our programs are conducted at the Brain and Mind Centre which hosts specialised clinics targeting autism spectrum disorder, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, dementia, youth mental health, addiction, sleep disorders and brain ageing, all integrated with active clinical research programs.
Additionally, the Brain and Mind Centre features preclinical laboratories at the forefront of studies related to neurodevelopment, epilepsy, addiction, Alzheimer’s disease and brain tumours, with a strength in drug discovery.
With a robust focus on translational technologies, including expertise in neuroimaging and regenerative medicine, students have the unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and explore innovative solutions to complex neurological and mental health challenges.
Graduates can pursue careers as scientists within various sectors, including science organisations, biotech industries, pharmaceutical companies, and government bodies, or within university-based environments.
You might also consider science-related roles such as science administration, research management, and science writing within these sectors. Additionally, professionals already established in health settings, such as general practice, clinical psychology, psychiatry, nursing, and allied health, can use their education to advance their careers further.
The Brain and Mind Centre unites a wide array of experts to form extensive research teams focused on child development, youth mental health, and neurodegeneration related to ageing.
You can be part the research that comes out of the Centre by undertaking a Master of Philosophy (Medicine and Health) or Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine and Health).
These research degrees can lead to working on cutting-edge projects that explore trends and lead to the development of policies and interventions focused on brain and mind health. For more information, check out the postgraduate research page.
