University of Sydney
Master of Brain and Mind Sciences
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Offers an interdisciplinary fusion of neuroscience, psychiatry and psychology, preparing graduates to tackle complex mental health challenges through innovative research and translational clinical practice.
Course overview
The Master of Brain and Mind Sciences provides focused education and training for the next generation of science, medical, nursing, psychiatry and psychology workforces, preparing them to meet the needs of those suffering from disorders of the brain and mind.
This course is designed for students from a range of backgrounds, including science, psychology, health, education or non-medical graduates who are interested in pursuing higher research degrees or general practitioners and nurses who regularly have to care for patients with mental illnesses.
This postgraduate coursework degree provides focused education and training for the next generation of neuroscience/mental health research, medical, nursing, psychiatry and psychology workforces, preparing students to meet the needs of those suffering from disorders of the brain and mind.
You will complete core units covering the fundamentals of neuroscience and linking them to clinical applications and interventions. You will also complete specialised elective units and a capstone unit.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 48 credit points, including:
- 18 credit points of core units of study
- 24 credit points of elective units of study
- 6 credit points of the capstone unit of study
Each unit is worth six credit points.
- Fundamental Neuroscience
- Translational and Clinical Neuroscience
- Research Inquiry
Entry requirements
A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Brain and Mind Sciences will:
- Have completed the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma in this discipline, without graduating, from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; OR
- Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; AND
- Satisfactorily perform at an interview where required.
English language requirements
If English is your first language, you may be able to meet the English language requirements if you have:
- Citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum ten years); AND
- Completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognised by the University in an approved English-speaking country.
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within two years of commencing the course.
Required scores:
- IELTS score: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band.
- TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 85 overall, including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing.
- Pearson's Test of English: A minimum result of 64 overall and a minimum result of 60 in each band.
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Related study may be credited towards your degree. This may also include relevant work experience for some postgraduate courses. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Brain and Mind Sciences will have opportunities to:
- Work as graduate scientists in the industry (science organisations, biotech industries, pharmaceutical companies, government) or university-based settings.
- Work in science-related roles in the above organisations, such as science administration, research management and science writing.
- Further their career if already working in health settings such as general practice, clinical psychology, psychiatry, nursing and allied health.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Total indicative amount in 2026: $35,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative amount to complete this course in 2026 is calculated based on the total credit points (48 credit points).
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students.
