This is one of the few science subjects that try to get students to adopt genuine contemplation about how the brain/mind works, which is ultimately rewarding if you actively engage in the content. Stuart was quite lenient with the marking of the assignment - as long as you show that you've put an effort into understanding the material then you should do pretty well. The exam essay questions test you on the 3 main blocks taught throughout the semester, so it's not hard to know roughly what they'll ask for and prep accordingly! If you enjoy thinking, then this is the subject for you :)

Honestly....what to say. The content and material is quite easy, and there is only 2 lectures a week so there really isn't much content. In terms of assessment, the MST is quite hard. I only say this because you are given a random bank of questions (20), and some of the questions are old and don't link back to what is taught. That said, I got unlucky and had all the un-taught questions, while my friend had all easy questions, so I suppose it is a little unfair. You also can't see the test after your mark and no feedback is given. The exam however is quite easy honestly, and if you prepare well it's easy to get a H1/H2A. The exam is about 20 MCQs (1.5 mark each), and are fairly easy if you know the content well (plus a little brain anatomy), and there are 6 essay questions (30 marks each), where you chose 3 and write on them. The essay questions were super broad and allowed all types of answers which was quite nice! The exam didn't feel time crunched either so I think it was fair. There is also an assignment you get about a month to do which requires you reading a scientific paper and answering like 9 questions (100 words per questions). This helps you prep for the exam and also see how you are going, and it's marked quite leniently which is nice :) Overall, I did poorly on the MST but with the exam and the assignment, its easy to get H1.

Please please please don't be put off by the negative reviews! Assessment was very fair, super well coordinated (assignment feedback arrived well before the exam), and really interesting content. If you're interested in the more philosophical side to neuroscience, would highly recommend.

This subject is very poorly coordinated. There is a huge lack in communication between the teaching staff and students. For instance, we received our grades for the group assignment the night before the exam (students only found out that grades were released from checking everyday) and it was very hard to determine whether the grade was out of 10 or 15. This was only communicated DURING the exam when the coordinator sent out the email. In addition to this, the exam is 50% complex functions and computation from Peter Kitchener's lectures. If you enjoy his lectures and computations in NEUR30003 then feel free to pick this subject, as 50% of the exam will be based on this and you write an essay on it during the exam. If you did not, DO NOT pick this subject. There is only about 50% neuroscience. The exam also had questions that required knowledge that was definitely not taught throughout the lectures. Again, so poorly coordinated it will irritate you.