MSc Mind, Brain and Behavior at Justus Liebig University Giessen

Programme overview

International English-taught Master's programme providing core competencies for a career in academia or industrial research in psychology, cognitive neuroscience or the behavioural sciences, combining theoretical and hands-on methods courses taught by experts of the Excellence Cluster 'The Adaptive Mind'. Prepares students for fields such as human-machine interaction, virtual reality, autonomous driving, cognitive robotics and machine learning.

Faculty: Fachbereich 06 - Psychology and Sports Science | Department: Psychology (Excellence Cluster The Adaptive Mind) | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP | Study mode: full-time; English-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Gießen, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Theoretical and application modules in selected topics from neuroscience and behavioural science, together with key empirical methods for measuring and modelling perception, neural processes and behaviour.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application documents include a transcript of records, proof of English proficiency, a letter of motivation (maximum 500 words) and proof of a completed Bachelor's thesis or research project; additional qualifications such as neuroscience or behavioural-science practical experience, an internship of at least 8 weeks or an advanced module of at least 9 ECTS are considered. Clinical psychology and neuropsychology experience is not counted as relevant.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/studium/bewerbung

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