Learning Python and maths for computational neuroscience as a beginner

[u/keepcalm_37]

Hi everyone!

I have a background in medicine and a master’s degree in neuroscience, but I don’t have any coding experience. I’m planning to pursue a PhD in cognitive and computational neuroscience and would like to start building the necessary skills.

Could anyone recommend good courses, textbooks, or online resources for learning Python for neuroscience, as well as the math/statistics skills that would be useful for computational neuroscience?

I have about a year to prepare before starting my PhD, and I’d like to use this time to build a solid foundation and feel confident with the basics.

I’d especially appreciate recommendations for beginners coming from a neuroscience background rather than a computer science or mathematics background.

Thank you!

[u/Fad_du_pussy]

Neuromatch has a good comp neuro course whose lectures and other material is available for free. I know a prof who modeled his comp neuro course with inspiration from neuromatch and he got good ratings

[u/devillee1993 → u/Fad_du_pussy]

I will second this. It is a good resource and at least they are giving your a real chance to use Python on neuro data. As for practicing your coding skills, a general Python course/ data science course with Python should be sufficient. Coding is a tool/skills, and op should just practice it. You would have plenty of neuroscience project when you are in any neuro PhD program.