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Master Neurosciences (M1) at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France

Programme overview

Semester 1 provides a solid foundation in neuroscience, both in terms of fundamental knowledge and experimental (and analytical) practice. Semester 2 offers the student a choice of courses allowing them to specialise and deepen their specific knowledge, from molecular neurobiology to integrated, cognitive and clinical neuroscience. This format allows the student to prepare more specifically for one of the two Master's courses offered in the second year.

Faculty: UFR Biosciences (Biologie, Biochimie)  |  Duration: 2 semesters (1 year)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in English  |  Location: Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

First-year skills concern mastery of the theoretical bases of the neuroscience areas covered and the bases of experimental methodology.

Career pathways

These skills allow students to continue to the M2 Neurosciences with a choice of two pathways: (1) Fundamental and Clinical Neurosciences or (2) Neurophysiology of Perception and Sensory Evaluation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Recommended degree: Life Sciences. Other degrees possible, provided that they are related to neuroscience -Have followed courses in Neuroscience/Neurophysiology and/or Cognitive Sciences -Have knowledge of disciplines related to neuroscience such as physiology, biology and/or have knowledge of mathematics, physics, computer science applied to…

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee (Master) 2026/2027 for EU/EEA students and others not subject to differentiated fees. Excludes CVEC. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU/EEA students 2026/2027 (master); exemptions possible. Excludes CVEC. Source

Duration: 2 semesters (1 year)

Apply through the official page: https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr/

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