MSc Neurosciences at University of Bremen

The English-language Master's program in Neurosciences is designed for Bachelor's graduates who have a qualified basic education in the life sciences, physics, computer science, mathematics or psychology. The master's program provides interdisciplinary training in neuroscience that combines experimental and theoretical research and its translation to application. Students are given early choices for specialization in either Computational Neurosciences or Experimental Neurosciences, but without having to commit to a direction.

Faculty: Faculty 02: Biology / Chemistry  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Bremen, Bremen, Germany

What you will study

MN-F1 / Concepts & Principles of Neurosciences: Functional Neuroanatomy, Cellular & Molecular Neurosciences, Clinical Neurosciences MN-F2 / Information Processing in the Brain - from Synapses to Networks: Neuronal Networks & Signals, Cognitive Neurophysiology, Structural & Functional Imaging MN-F3 / Theoretical Neuroscience & Methods: Programming, Theoretical Neurosciences, Statistics and Data Analysis S1: Computational Neurosiences – MN-S1 / Advanced Programming: Data Analysis & Modeling S2: Experimental Neurosciences – MN-S2 / Laboratory Animal Science Second Semester: Complementary Skills und Advanced Studies (students choose three modules):Digital Systems Modeling, Network Modeling and Analysis, Functional MR Imaging, Neuro- & Electrophysiology, Fundamentals of Machine Learning, Brain Pattern Recognition, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neuronal Networks, Optogenetics & Neuroscience, Behavioral Pharmacology Fourth Semester: Master Thesis und Mind Conference In the first semester, the basics are taught with a focus on concepts & foundations of neuroscience, information processing in the brain from the synapse to the network, theoretical neuroscience & methods. This is followed by a specialisation in either Experimental Neuroscience (experimental animal science) or Computational Neuroscience (data analysis and modelling).

Career pathways

The interdisciplinary basic studies with the specialisation courses offered in the modules “Advanced Studies I and II” as well as the Master’s thesis prepares students for a diversified occupational spectrum. Natural scientific basics combined with theoretical, methodical, and practical principles (basic elements) in different parts of the neuro-und cognitive sciences enable the graduate to realise multifarious career opportunities.

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