Master of Science - Developmental Science and Neurodiversity

Embark on an exciting journey through the complexities of the brain and how each person's unique wiring contributes to the diversity of our species.

Change and diversity are essential characteristics of the cognition, behaviour, and brains of children, adolescents, and adults. This MSc takes neurodiversity as a framework for understanding development across the whole human lifespan and how development varies between people. Embark on a unique opportunity to gain advanced training in how to characterise diversity and development, and how to study them with the latest research designs and statistical methods.

This course will run over 12 months in a full-time-mode. There is also scope to undertake the programme on a part-time basis. While the exact content may change, in the first term you will typically complete the compulsory modules while in the second you will be able to choose from a range of optional modules. This is based on a full time Masters course.

Course highlights Receive advanced training in understanding and analysing diversity and development using the latest research designs and statistical methods. This course provides a valuable framework for comprehending the factors that impact brain and behaviour across the entire population and lifespan. This includes understanding conditions like autism and ADHD as part of this variation, and recognising the necessity to acknowledge, appreciate, comprehend, and accommodate this diversity. You will have the chance to engage with a diverse group of researchers from the University of Birmingham's Centre for Developmental Science, professionals, and individuals with personal experience of neurodiversity. The option to select modules allows for combining an interest in development and diversity with advanced training in data analysis, neuroscience methods, and mental health.

• The course is highly distinctive - Take neurodiversity as the central framework for understanding development and diversity. • Create your own pathway - Combine optional modules. • Address challenging questions - Review the perspective that neurodiversity offers on understanding differences between various areas of life.