
Master of Brain and Mind Sciences
Health and welfare
Our 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. Our 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.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Masters by Coursework
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Camperdown Sydney
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 068825G
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Course overview
Our 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. Our 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.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Brain and Mind Sciences will hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification and, where required, satisfactorily perform at an interview. In exceptional circumstances, the dean may admit applicants without this qualification who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Study Dates are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. 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. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 85L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Brain and Mind Sciences will hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification and, where required, satisfactorily perform at an interview. In exceptional circumstances, the dean may admit applicants without this qualification who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Study Dates are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. 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.
Additional entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown Sydney | — | — | $56,500per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown Sydney
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Brain and Mind Sciencessydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
- University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
- University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

