Bachelor's in Cognitive Science
Introduction
Cognitive Science is a Bachelor program taught at Mount Allison University, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.
Cognitive Science at Mount Allison University is the scientific study of the mind and its processes. Students study how the mind works through interdisciplinary studies in psychology, computer science, and philosophy, including how information is represented, processed, and transformed in humans and machines.
The program integrates psychology with computer science and other disciplines such as neuroscience, philosophy, linguistics, and mathematics. In first and second year, students take introductory courses plus topics including cognitive processes, biopsychology, systems programming, and philosophy of science. In third and fourth year, students add courses in linguistics while pursuing areas such as sensation and perception, behavioural neuroscience, philosophy of mind, artificial intelligence, and medical physics.
Modules
- PSYC 1001 — Introduction to Psychology I
- PSYC 2201 — Cognitive Processes
- PSYC 2001 — Research Design and Analysis I
- COMP 1631 — Introduction to Computer Science
- COMP 2611 — Data Structure and Algorithms I
- PHIL 3511 — Philosophy of the Life Sciences
- PHIL 4511 — Philosophy of Mind
- LING 3011 — Language and Society
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Cognitive Science at Mount Allison University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Mount Allison University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Mount Allison University as pre-requiste for admission in Cognitive Science.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Our admissions decisions are based on your academic record, leadership skills, a high level of commitment, and the potential for personal growth.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://mta.ca/academics/programs-and-degrees/cognitive-science
More Information
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Scholarships
51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.