PhD program
Neuroscience

Neuroscience

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

ON1. Evaluate scientific concepts and methodologies of experimentation in neuroscience in order to form new topical scientific studies in accordance with the ethical norms of conducting scientific research with human resources and living objects;
ON2. Generalize the experience of ongoing world scientific projects in the field of neuroscience with the aim of implementing and adapting research methods into the proper scientific projects in local conditions;
ON3. Implement their own original scientific and scientific-practical projects in the international scientific market with the involvement of international funds through the submission of grant applications;
ON4. Predict the socio-economic consequences and results of scientific research in neuroscience and be responsible for them by adhering to international ethical standards in conducting research;
ON5. Develop patentable neurotechnologies with the potential to acquire intellectual property copyrights;
ON6. Organize and conduct an examination of the validity and safety of innovative developments and technologies in the field of neuroscience used in various spheres of human social life;
ON7. Solve applied issues in the field of health care, education, the socio-economic sphere and state security based on the principles of integrative neuroscience;
ON8. Implement modern achievements of neuroscience into educational programs, integrated courses, digital educational resources by using modern and innovative digital learning technologies in order to increase the effectiveness of training for various target groups;
ON9. Develop valid reliable neurotechnologies aimed at solving tasks of educational environment’s modernization and digitalization, optimizing work activity in various spheres of life;
ON10. Demonstrate publishing activity in highly ranked scientific journals and publications in the field of neuroscience and the ability to review scientific articles in accordance with international standards;
ON11. Establish and maintain a constructive relationship with the international scientific community in order to implement a fruitful exchange of advances in neuroscience;
ON12. Commercialize scientific ideas and achievements in neuroscience, attracting interested consumers from various sectors of the economy and business.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Neuroscience
Speciality Code
8D05109
Faculty
Biology and Biotechnology

disciplines

Academic writing
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the formation of professional communicative competence associated with analytical textual activity. The course contributes to the formation of linguistic and pragmatic thinking, forms the ability of PhD doctoral students to analyze the expressive units of the language and competently select the desired unit depending on the goals and conditions of oral and written scientific communication.

Consciousness theories: from philosophy to neurocybernetics
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to develop the ability to critically analyze historical and modern theories of consciousness, philosophical understanding of consciousness, methodology of neurobiological-mathematical research of consciousness. The course is aimed to develope creative thinking of formation research approaches consciousness.

Methods of scientific researches
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the formation of knowledge about the methodology of scientific research, planning and conducting effective scientific activities in neuroscience. The course is designed to promote the development of ways and methods of scientific research. The consistent use of scientific research methodology contributes to a comprehensive increase in the level of scientific research of the future scientist in the field of neuroscience.

Neuroscience
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is formation of integrative thinking of problems of neuroscience, understanding brain functions at different levels, from molecular to the systemic levels. The course examines modern interdisciplinary research in neuroscience, develops critical approach to analysis recent publications and creative approach in finding of scientific problems solutions.

PhD thesis writing and defence
  • Number of credits - 12
  • Type of control - Докторская диссертация
  • Description - The main purpose of "PhD thesis writing and defence": of a doctoral dissertation is the formation of the doctoral students' ability to disclose the content of research work for the defense of the thesis. During the study of course, doctoral student's should be competent in: 1. to substantiate the content of new scientifically grounded theoretical and experimental results that allow to solve a theoretical or applied problem or are a major achievement in the development of specific scientific directions; 2. explain the assessment of the completeness of the solutions to the tasks assigned, according to the specifics of the professional sphere of activity; 3. they can analyze alternative solutions for solving research and practical problems and assess the prospects for implementing these options; 4. apply the skills of writing scientific texts and presenting them in the form of scientific publications and presentations. 5. to plan and structure the scientific search, clearly highlight the research problem, develop a plan / program and methods for its study, formalize, in accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Establishment, the scientific and qualification work in the form of a thesis for a scientific degree Doctor of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on specialty «8D07502 – Standardization and certification (by industry)». During the study of the discipline doctoral student will learn following aspects: Registration of documents for presentation of the thesis for defense. Information card of the dissertation and registration-registration card (in the format Visio 2003). Extract from the minutes of the meeting of the institution, in which the preliminary defense of the thesis took place. Cover letter to the Higher Attestation Commission. Expert conclusion on the possibility of publishing the author's abstract. Expert opinion on the possibility of publishing a dissertation. Minutes of the meeting of the counting commission. Bulletin for voting. A shorthand record of the meeting of the dissertational council. List of scientific papers. Response of the official opponent. A review of the leading organization. The recall of the scientific adviser.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Behavioral neuroscience
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to synthesize evolutionary neurobiology, evolutionary psychology for understanding the neurophysiological foundations of human and animal behavior. The course provide materials of neural foundations of human behavior processes, the role of the environment in subjective experience formation.

Brain and aging
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to develop ability to critically analyze scientific research of age-related brain changes. The course reveals the mechanisms of the effect of aging on brain function, behavior, age-related decrease in the efficiency of cognitive processes functioning by using various neurobiological theories of aging.

Brain signals processing
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to study physical-mathematical basis of brain signals, methods and approaches for processing brain signals in neuroscience. The course allow to form ability to choose right strategy for selecting appropriate mathematical-statistical analysis for solving research problems using current applied computer programs for analyzing brain signals.

Connectivity and Big DATA
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to develop the ability to analyze current theory of connectivity by analysis of brain signals. The course integrates complex mathematical approaches to brain signals at different levels and modalities, includes measuring the segregation and integration of the brain, identifying causality of dynamic brain activation.

Developmental neuroscience and brain plasticity
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to determine patterns of brain development, its age-related plasticity, compensatory mechanisms of abnormal development. The course acquaints with modern research in neuroscience of brain plasticity, analyze the brain as "organism-environment" system to develop new research in neuroscience.

Human-computer interaction
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to develop ability to analyze principles of human-computer interaction based on latest achievements in neurotechnology, describe methods of human-computer interaction using brain activity, apply neurotechnology applications of human-computer interaction. The course allows to apply of human-computer interaction achievements in solving applied problems in neuroscience.

Methods of artificial intelligence in neuroscience
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to develop the ability to analyze the brain by artificial intelligence, to creat mathematical models of brain functions simulations based on cellular and system levels, to apply experimental approaches to analyze brain function. The course introduces methods of finding solutions by artificial intelligence.

Molecular and cellular neuroscience
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form a criticaly analysis of molecular-cellular mechanisms underlying the functional units of the brain. The course includes molecular and cellular levels of organization of nerve cells and nervous tissue, morphology, molecular identity and physiological characteristics of neurons, mechanisms of signal processing by neurons.

Neural plasticity, learning and memory
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to form a modern understanding of the theories of learning and memory, the role of neuroplasticity in mechanisms of learning and memory. The course presents a historical perspective of classical studies of learning and memory mechanisms with modern achievements of interdisciplinary research.

Neuropathology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form ability to critical analyze modern interdisciplinary research of nervous system diseases. The course forms an integrative understanding of central nervous system pathologies, such as brain tumors, neurodegenerative diseases, vascular diseases of the brain, central nervous system infections from the perspective of neuroscience.

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Formation of practical, educational-methodical skills of conducting lectures, seminars, creatively apply scientific, theoretical knowledge, practical skills in teaching activities, conduct training sessions in the disciplines of the specialty; own modern professional techniques, methods of training, use in practice the latest theoretical, methodological advances, make educational, methodological documentation.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.

Research practice
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of research practice is to develop the doctoral skills and abilities to conduct qualified research in the chosen direction, to use scientific methods in research, analyze, summarize and use the results. Practice forms the ability to abstract thinking, analysis, synthesis, the ability to prepare and conduct scientific seminars, conferences, preparation and editing of scientific publications, etc.

Teaching intershop
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of pedagogical practice is to study the basics of pedagogical and educational work in higher education institutions, mastering the pedagogical skills of certain types of training in the disciplines of the profile corresponding to the direction of training. Practice forms the ability to set educational goals, select the type, type of occupation, the use of various forms of organization of educational activities of doctoral students

Data for 2021-2024 years