Research Master's in Neurocognitive Psychology
A two-year research-oriented international graduate programme providing in-depth training in cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology.
Best for:Best for Bachelor's graduates in psychology or cognitive science seeking hands-on research experience in neuroimaging and experimental neuroscience.
Overview
The Master's degree in Neurocognitive Psychology at the University of Oldenburg is a two-year research-oriented international graduate programme that offers systematic coverage of psychology alongside advanced training in cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology. Students engage directly with an international cohort and faculty while choosing from diverse research modules covering cutting-edge topics such as auditory perception, brain oscillations, neuroplasticity, and neurofeedback. The curriculum integrates mandatory theoretical courses, practical projects in state-of-the-art laboratories, a required external internship, and a Master's thesis. Graduates are thoroughly prepared for academic research careers or professional roles in specialized clinical, technical, and data science environments.
What you'll do
- Complete mandatory general modules covering research methods, psychological diagnostics, scientific communication, and computation in neuroscience.
- Select specialised modules in areas such as neurophysiology, functional MRI data analysis, and transcranial brain stimulation.
- Conduct hands-on research within departmental laboratories during a practical project module.
- Complete a mandatory 360-hour internship at an external research institution, clinic, or company.
- Design, execute, and defend a comprehensive Master's thesis and accompanying colloquium.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in psychology, cognitive science, or a related field with at least 180 ECTS credits
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2 level required, proven by an official certificate such as IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT
Instruction: English
- At least 5 credit points in statistics
- At least 5 credit points in experimental psychological or neuroscientific work
- At least 5 credit points in biological psychology or neurosciences
- Proven basic competence in programming or data analysis
- Completion of a qualifying Bachelor's degree with specific credit distributions in psychology, cognitive sciences, statistics, and biological psychology
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-07-15
Applicants must submit their application documents through the official university application portal within the specified application periods depending on their country of origin.
- Bachelor's degree transcript
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Proof of ECTS credits in statistics, experimental work, and biological psychology
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