Master's Programme in Neuroscience, Master of Science

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Master's Programme in Neuroscience, Master of Science

University of Helsinki
  • € 36,000
    1st year fees
  • CREDITS
  • Campus
    BASED
  • Masters
    DEGREE
  • Autumn
    DURATION

Introduction

Master's Programme in Neuroscience, Master of Science is a Masters program taught at University of Helsinki, Finland. Intake: Autumn. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Master’s Programme in Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary programme in biological and related sciences. It has two study tracks: Neuroscience and Molecular and Physiological Basis of Health. The programme covers the neural basis of behaviour, sensory performance and consciousness, as well as the molecular, cellular, network and systemic mechanisms that govern organism health.

The programme is worth 120 ECTS credits and is planned to take two years. Teaching is in English and uses contact teaching. The degree includes advanced studies, a Master’s thesis worth 30 credits, and other studies chosen from the programme or from other study programmes. Students choose between the two study tracks when applying, but the selection is not binding.

The University of Helsinki says the programme prepares students for doctoral studies and for research careers. It also says graduates can qualify for specialist jobs outside academia, including in the pharmaceutical industry, companies, and the public sector.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Master's Programme in Neuroscience, Master of Science at University of Helsinki for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by University of Helsinki.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Helsinki as pre-requiste for admission in Master's Programme in Neuroscience, Master of Science.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

The University of Helsinki says the study tracks are suitable for applicants with a previous degree such as a bachelor’s degree in biology, cell and molecular biosciences, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biotechnology or biomedicine, or in psychology if the previous training included sufficient molecular and cell biological content.

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  • Doctoral studies
  • research career
  • specialist jobs outside academia
  • pharmaceutical industry
  • companies
  • public sector
  • biology teacher qualification

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6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Finland. See Finland scholarships.

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