The Honours Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour – Music Cognition Specialization is unique among North American universities, providing students with a combined background in cognitive neuroscience and music. Such training prepares students for interdisciplinary research into the cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience of music, as well as applied careers in audiology and music therapy.
Coursework builds both a strong foundation in musicology (including music history, harmony, and music analysis) and an equally strong foundation in psychology (including memory, cognition, sensation and perception). The Music Cognition Specialization prepares students for a wide variety of professional careers integrating music cognition, cognitive psychology, and the science of performance.
Degree on Graduation
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Admission to the program requires Advanced Rudiments (or Grade 2 Rudiments) from the Royal Conservatory of Music (a grade of 80% or above, within the last two years), or MUSIC 1C03 (with a grade of at least B), or a grade of 65% or above on a qualifying music theory exam administered by the School of the Arts (SOTA).
Enrolment in this program is limited.
Admission is by selection but requires, as a minimum, completion of any Level 1 program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including:
Human Perception & Congition
Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology
Animal Behaviour & Evolution
Integrative PNB Through Scientific Writing
Description Statistics and Research Methods
Perspective in PNB
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Introduction to Music Cognition
Honours Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour – Music Cognition Specialization students develop a range of skills that are easily transferred to a wide range of careers.
Graduates have pursued careers in the following areas: