MSc Neurosciences at University of Göttingen

Programme overview

The international programme is a joint venture of the University of Göttingen, the University Medical Center, the German Primate Center and the Max Planck Institutes for Multidisciplinary Sciences resp. for Dynamics and Self-organization. Leading scientists of all partners offer research-oriented training across a broad spectrum of disciplines in the neurosciences with access to their state-of-the art laboratories during methods courses and individually supervised research projects.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology and Psychology | Duration: 18 months / 3 semesters | Study mode: full-time; English-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

During the first year of research-oriented training, students earn 90 credits (ECTS) in a combination of theoretical and practical modules between October and July: After successful completion of the Master’s examinations, a six-month Master’s thesis (30 credits ECTS) leads to the award of the Master of Science degree concluding the Master’s programme after 18 months.

Career pathways

A dedicated team of faculty and staff members provide a variety of support, individual counseling and career guidance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Restricted (Application via the online portal of the study program). Previous education B.A. degree or equivalent. 120 credits (ECTS or equivalent) at the time of application. Eligibility: Degree program in biology, physics, medicine, psychology, or a closely related discipline. Language requirements: Very good knowledge of English is required. If English is not the native language, the language skills can be proven, for example, by an internationally recognized language test, an English-language bachelor's degree or an extended stay in an English-speaking country. Knowledge of the German language is not required. Three-stage admission process. The online application portal is open for each application round. from September 15 to January 15. (start of studies: October). In addition to the information on personal background and motivation and the upload of all relevant documents, the contact details of two reviewers for letters of recommendation habe to be provided. The reviewers should be informed by the students well in advance about the planned application.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 18 months / 3 semesters

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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