The masters program has its focus on systems, behavioural and cognitive neuroscience, as well as on brain imaging techniques, both with respect to their physiological and technological basis and their application in neurology, psychiatry and neurocognition.
Teaching Program – Curricular Focus
functional neuroanatomy
essential maths, statistics and programming and basics in computational neuroscience
physical and physiological basis of brain imaging and recording
motor and sensory systems neuroscience
cognitive neuroscience and psychophysics
neurophysiology and neuropsychology
mechanisms of learning and memory
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical science, cognitive science or psychology, computer science or engineering, physics, pharmacology, or a related field.
Priority is given to students with excellent grades and previous work experience in the fiеld.
GPA (German System) 2.50
GPA Comment
A grade of 2.5 or bettеr.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
English is the language of instruction and examination in this Master’s degree program. Classes and exams take place in English; students are required to be sufficiently competent in English. Classes and exams in required elective modules may take place in German; students choosing these modules are required to be sufficiently competent in German. The degree may also be obtained by completing the parts of the program offered in English; it is possible to gain enough credit points in the program’s English-language classes to complete the degree, with all compulsory classes held in English and in these mandatory and elective classes the coursework may be assessed in English.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Neural & Behavioural Scienсеs at University of Tübingen depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 July for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university, Hochschulstart (DoSV).
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M.Sc. Neural & Behavioural Scienсеs
University of Tübingen
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin 41 days
Application mode
Directly at university, Hochschulstart (DoSV)
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin 41 days
Application mode
Directly at university, Hochschulstart (DoSV)
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)
No. of places available:
15
Location
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