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Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences

Master

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Are you interested in the basis of consciousness, the mechanisms of learning, or the genetics of behaviour? In this programme you study the brain, cognition, and behaviour from different perspectives.
The main focus of this Research Master is to train students to become independent researchers, and contains three tracks that are described in more detail below:* Behavioural Neurosciences (B-track)* Cognitive Neuroscience & Modelling (C-track)* Molecular & Clinical Neurosciences (N-track)The curriculum consists of 20 ECTS of track-specific education, 10 ECTS of multidisciplinary education that covers all fields of neuroscience, and 90 ECTS in which students can pursue their own specific interests through choosing electives and two research projects. Students will also participate in summer and winter symposia.Through the four track-specific courses (see the Programme link below), students develop their foundational knowledge of research topics and skills in the Behavioural, Cognitive, or Molecular Neuroscience. Thereafter, students can further develop their specialisation through elective courses and research projects in their field of interest. The programme also provides the unique opportunity to broaden their scope by choosing projects and electives in the domains of the other tracks (i.e., interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary research). It is advised to start the programme in

Language

English

Title

Master of Science

Duration

2 years

ECTS credits

Accreditation

NVAO

Numerus Fixus

Tuition fee 2024/2025

€ 2,530

€ 24,200

€ 19,900


Admission

Application requirements

The BCN research master is selective. Selection will be based on academic performance, motivation, and extracurricular activities. After registering via www.rug.nl/fse/education/admission-application/apply-msc/ (before May 1st) your application will be forwarded to the Board of Admissions.

A Bachelor's degree in the Life Sciences, (Molecular) Biology, Medicine, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology or related programmes. The Admissions Board determines whether the content of the previous degree programme meets the admission requirements.

Please see detailed information for each track in the section “Programme”

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Tuition fees  
€ 2,530
€ 24,200
€ 19,900
Tuition fees  
€ 2,601
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Start date App. deadline EU/EEA App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
1 Sep '25 1 May '25 1 May '25
1 Sep '26 1 May '26 1 May '26

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Contact

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Main address
Oude Boteringestraat 44
9712 GL Groningen
050 363 9011

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