24 monthsProgramme duration
24,150 EURTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Anatomy and Physiology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Want to become part of the next generation of neuroscientists? Join the master's programme Neurosciences at VU Amsterdam
Do you want to know how the brain works and why dysfunctions can lead to disorders? To use this knowledge to understand and combat neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, Alzheimer's and mental disorders. Then join the master's programme Neurosciences.
Why study Neurosciences at VU Amsterdam:
Multidisciplinary approaches in neuroscientific research: from fundamental to clinical and translational neuroscience
Two full-time research projects (Internship I and Final year Project) including writing a research proposal, conducting experiments and analyses, presenting, discussing data and writing a scientific report
Closely affiliated with institutes using state-of-the-art research approaches, such as the Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research (CNCR) and the VU University Medical Center (VU-UMC)
Academic skill development and career orientation throughout the two year programme (in Career and Academic Skills Portfolio – CASP course)
Network and participate in (inter)national Neuroscience Conferences from the get-go (e.g. Research Symposia, Amsterdam Neuroscience Meeting, Career Events)
International community of students (from the whole world)
- Summer School
Apply to VU Amsterdam Summer School and develop your academic skills in a focused and inspiring study abroad experience.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anatomy and Physiology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Want to become part of the next generation of neuroscientists? Join the master's programme Neurosciences at VU Amsterdam
Do you want to know how the brain works and why dysfunctions can lead to disorders? To use this knowledge to understand and combat neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, Alzheimer's and mental disorders. Then join the master's programme Neurosciences.
Why study Neurosciences at VU Amsterdam:
Multidisciplinary approaches in neuroscientific research: from fundamental to clinical and translational neuroscience
Two full-time research projects (Internship I and Final year Project) including writing a research proposal, conducting experiments and analyses, presenting, discussing data and writing a scientific report
Closely affiliated with institutes using state-of-the-art research approaches, such as the Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research (CNCR) and the VU University Medical Center (VU-UMC)
Academic skill development and career orientation throughout the two year programme (in Career and Academic Skills Portfolio – CASP course)
Network and participate in (inter)national Neuroscience Conferences from the get-go (e.g. Research Symposia, Amsterdam Neuroscience Meeting, Career Events)
International community of students (from the whole world)
- Summer School
Apply to VU Amsterdam Summer School and develop your academic skills in a focused and inspiring study abroad experience.
Admission Requirements
Students must meet the following admission requirements:
1. Academic requirements
Your previous education needs to be deemed equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree ( wetenschappelijk onderwijs, WO ) obtained at a research university (nominal duration 3 years). We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score.
2. Programme specific requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or Psychology with a Biological Psychology or Neuropsychology profile;
Or a Bachelor’s degree in a closely related programme like Movement Sciences, Life Sciences, (Bio)Medical Engineering, University College, or Medicine, with completed courses in at least two of the following topics:
Neuro-anatomy and/or Physiology
Cell biology and/or Biochemistry
Genetics and/or Genomics
Neurological/Neuropsychiatric disorders
Statistics
A high general academic level demonstrated by a minimum undergraduate GPA that is equivalent to a 7.5 in the Dutch grading system ;
Both Bachelor’s thesis and Neuroscience-related courses with a minimum grade that is equivalent to an 8.0 in the Dutch grading system : Having completed a Bachelor’s thesis to show well-developed academic skills is considered a plus, but is not a strict requirement;
An active interest in Neuroscience research and having clear ideas about a future career in Neuroscience.
3. English-language proficiency requirements
You will have to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency. You can find an overview of relevant information to demonstrate your English language proficiency on the language requirement page .
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