Master's Degree Programme in Human Neuroscience

Students of the new Master’s Degree Programme will get a deep understanding of human brain function. They will learn noninvasive imaging methods to investigate brain activation and structure as well as behavioural methods to measure human cognition and performance. The Programme gives a strong foundation to work as a human neuroscience expert in various industries requiring knowledge and skills to tackle the complex brain-behaviour issues. Graduates are expected to find jobs, for example, in drug development, in companies developing novel health and game products, and in customised marketing research. The Programme also gives a strong basis to continue studies towards a PhD.

In the Master’s Degree Programme you will

•learn to understand and measure complex brain functions at systems level

•learn to measure human cognition, perception and behaviour

•learn to integrate brain-level and behavioural measurements to investigate human performance in different contexts

•gain knowledge and skills suitable for pursuing a scientific career

•design and manage your research project

•analyse behavioural and imaging data

•work in international and interdisciplinary research groups

The studies consist of brain imaging methods (20 ECTS), clinical neuroscience (25 ECTS), behavioural methods to measure human cognition, perception, consciousness and performance (15 ECTS), other studies (20 ECTS) and a Master’s thesis (40 ECTS). All programme parts contain lectures, group work, independent studies and practical exercises. The Programme requires a basic understanding of key neuroscience concepts. Depending on previous study history, this may require completion of introductory neuroscience courses during the first semester.