1. Understand neuropsychology and the different brain regions responsible for psychological attributes.
2. Understand of cognitive psychology, its approach and key issues.
3. Understand theoretical approaches and improve sensation and attention.
4. Understand the concept of memory from biological and cognitive perspective.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

To enroll this program, learners must possess one of the criteria below:

• A Bachelor’s qualification in Majors from accredited universities;
• Or a Level 6 EQF diploma or equivalent. Level 6 Diploma must be from organizations that are authorized to issue qualifications and have been accredited.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS:

If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent;
• Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 6.5; Reading and Writing must be at 6.5 or equivalent.

Aligned with the program's professional competency framework, students not only follow the official curriculum but also gain access to applied lectures designed to enhance their skills. These lectures enable students to build expertise, leading to a specialist certification upon successfully completing a 30-minute assessment.

After completing the Cognitive and biological psychology course, students can take a test on SIMI Swiss's exclusive platform to obtain the Level 7 Certified in Cognitive and biological psychology in digital format. An optional hard copy certificate is also available upon request.

LEVEL 7 CERTIFIED IN COGNITIVE AND BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY WILL HELP YOU DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Competency 1: Understanding Neuropsychology and Brain Regions Related to Psychological Attributes

• Evaluate the methods used in neuropsychology.
• Identify and describe the functions of the frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes.

Competency 2: Understanding Cognitive Psychology, Its Approaches, and Key Issues

• Differentiate between traditional and emerging fields of applied cognitive psychology.
• Analyze the philosophical foundations of cognitive psychology.

Competency 3: Applying Theoretical Approaches to Sensation and Attention

• Examine the neuropsychological approach to sensation, attention, perception, and consciousness.
• Analyze spatial cognition and the concept of cognitive mapping.

Competency 4: Understanding Memory from Biological and Cognitive Perspectives

• Differentiate between various models of memory and the memory processes.
• Analyze the neuropsychological perspective on memory.
• Apply cognitive psychology concepts to enhance memory function.

Students can transfer credits and tuition fees when enrolling in the Master of Psychology program at SIMI Swiss

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