Neuroscience - Master's Programme
An interdisciplinary Master's programme exploring the biological, chemical, and computational foundations of brain function.
Best for:Best for students with a background in natural sciences seeking an interdisciplinary approach to brain research.
Overview
The Master's programme in Neuroscience at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the brain. Students investigate how thoughts and emotions emerge from neural activity and explore the mechanisms underlying neurological diseases. The curriculum integrates diverse perspectives from biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, medicine, philosophy, physics, and psychology. Participants engage with various research groups working on human subjects, animal models, biochemical systems, and theoretical computational approaches. The programme provides a broad range of elective courses and opportunities for specialized master's thesis research.
What you'll do
- Complete 120 ECTS credits over the two-year programme duration.
- Select elective courses from a wide range of interdisciplinary subjects.
- Conduct independent research for the master's thesis project.
- Apply scientific methods to investigate brain function and pathology.
- Collaborate with research groups utilizing human, animal, or computational models.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of natural sciences.
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: English proficiency required for academic study.
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in natural sciences
- Analytical thinking skills
- Interest in interdisciplinary research
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- Proof of English proficiency
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