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MSc Behaviour: From Neural Mechanisms to Evolution at Bielefeld University

Bielefeld University, Germany

Programme overview

English-taught interdisciplinary graduate programme on how the brain controls perception, cognition and behaviour in animals and humans. It introduces the concepts, experimental techniques and theoretical approaches needed for research at the frontier of the field.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Bielefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Training covers fundamental experimental techniques and theoretical approaches in behavioural and neural research.

Career pathways

Graduates can pursue academic research or work in biotechnology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professionally qualifying higher education degree of at least six semesters, as set out in the subject-specific regulations (Fächerspezifische Bestimmungen) of the programme; applicants with a foreign degree are admitted if the degree is deemed sufficient and language requirements are met. Admission-restricted (NC). Application deadline (per the university deadlines page): winter semester 01.06.-15.07. (dates are day.month). No German proof required for international applicants; English at CEFR B2 per university guidelines.

Intake: winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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