Dr. Edward Silson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Edward Silson is a Reader in Human Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Edinburgh, where he focuses on the functional organization of the human visual cortex and the interplay between visual perception and memory systems. He has a BSc in Psychology (2009), an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience (2010, with Distinction), and a PhD in Visual Neuroscience from the University of York (2013). After completing his PhD, he joined Dr. Chris Baker's lab at the National Institutes of Health in Washington DC before becoming a faculty member at the University of Edinburgh in September 2019. His teaching encompasses both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, covering topics such as Specialist Techniques in Psychological Research and Brain Imaging. Edward is also available for PhD supervision in areas related to visual perception and memory.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
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  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing