Neuroscience and Critical Thinking

This course equips you with skills to critically evaluate brain-related information from diverse sources and engage in evidence-based discussions. This knowledge and ability to analyze complex neuroscientific concepts can be highly valuable for you as a future leader, enabling you to make informed decisions, understand human behavior, and effectively communicate with others in areas related to neuroscience and its implications.

This is an X-course

By studying x-courses, you can supplement your education with new perspectives and knowledge. The courses are specially designed to suit those who are already studying by being:

• short
• flexible
• offered on campus, online or in a hybrid format.

Those who are enrolled at Lund University for the current semester have priority for course places, but everyone is welcome to apply.

Read more at lunduniversity.lu.se/x-courses

Course literature

The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.

The course is taught in English, remotely, and at a quarter pace.

The course is based on active learning supported by lectures. You are expected to read the course literature and attend lectures in order to be well prepared for group work. To develop your skills and practice an analytical approach, you will work with a selected article, podcast, or other media during the course. Your task is to review statements about the brain by comparing them with the course literature and published scientific articles.

After taking this course you will:

• Gain an understanding of the structure and functions of the brain.
• Learn about the principles of nerve cell structure and communication.
• Acquire knowledge about the methods used to study the nervous system.
• Understand how the brain processes and responds to information from the environment.
• Develop the ability to identify and debunk common myths about the brain.
• Learn how to effectively search, evaluate, and compile information about the literature and media.
• Enhance your scientific writing skills and provide feedback on popular science articles about the brain.
• Develop the ability to engage in evidence-based discussions about brain-related topics.
  
  

You can only apply for this course in the 'Swedish student' application round. 

Prerequisites

General requirements

Selection criteria

Priority is given to applicants who have applied before deadline and are registered to a course or a programme at Lunds University the semester before this course starts. After that seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 34 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 32 %. If students have equal credentials, seats are allocated based on their results on The Swedish National University Aptitude Test. If this too is equal, seats are allocated based on a draw.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 17,083
First payment: SEK 17,083

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.