This research-focused master's program delivers a broad, interdisciplinary grounding in contemporary neuroscience. Taught in English, the curriculum spans core areas—basic, clinical, cognitive and computational neuroscience—while training students in the practical laboratory and analytical skills needed to investigate brain function. Course work and hands-on components address neural phenomena across scales, from molecular and cellular mechanisms to systems-level organization and behavior.
A distinctive feature is an optional clinical-neuroscience pathway that introduces students to neuropathology and clinical neurology and provides direct exposure to current technical approaches used in clinical research. The program’s interdisciplinary structure is designed to prepare graduates for further research or for roles that bridge basic and clinical neuroscience, with strong emphasis on experimental and methodological competence.
Requirements / what the program expects
Curriculum overview
The program opens with a short orientation and a six-week intensive module, "Basic Methods in Neuroscience," designed to establish a shared foundation across the cohort. This introductory block covers core topics such as cell and molecular biology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, the basics of MATLAB and statistics, and the legal and ethical principles governing animal experimentation. The aim is to give all students the practical and conceptual toolkit needed to take part in laboratory research and critical discussion from day one.
Hands-on laboratory experience and research training are central to the curriculum. Students select three elective lab modules (each 4–5 weeks long) to gain diverse experimental skills and techniques. Throughout the first year, taught lectures are complemented by journal clubs and a weekend seminar—activities that promote close interaction with faculty and peers and build competencies in scientific communication and critical reading. The second year shifts toward preparing for independent research: methodological training and literature analysis are introduced to support the Master’s thesis project, which must be completed within six months.
Curriculum requirements (core components)
Key learning outcomes
This master's program is aimed at students who already hold an undergraduate degree in a science-related discipline. Admissions favor candidates with a solid foundation in biological, biomedical or other natural science subjects; applicants from psychology are welcome if they already possess basic knowledge or practical experience in neuroscience.
If you are finishing your bachelor's degree, you can still apply while in your final year. The only condition is that your degree must be officially awarded before you enroll in the MSc program. Equivalent undergraduate degrees from related fields are also considered.
Winter Semester (International)
15 March 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 March 2026
Graduates are well prepared for research careers in academia and industry, including roles in laboratory research, clinical research groups, or computational neuroscience teams. The programme’s strong methodological training and thesis experience also provide a solid foundation for those wishing to continue to PhD programmes in neuroscience or related fields.
Additionally, the clinical neuroscience option equips students for positions that bridge laboratory and clinical settings, such as clinical research assistant roles or positions in translational neuroscience projects. The interdisciplinary and practical focus is attractive to employers seeking candidates with hands-on skills and experience in experimental design and data analysis.