Master’s Degree Programme in Human Neuroscience
Study Discipline: Medical & Health Sciences
Study Programme Details
City: Turku
Country: Finland
Admission Sessions: Autumn Session
Study Format: Full Time
Mode of Study: Fully on Site
About this Study Course
Dive into the intricacies of the Master’s Degree Programme in Human Neuroscience, where we unravel the complexities of the most fascinating organ—the human brain. Our mission is to cultivate future experts who can decipher and measure human brain function and performance across the entire lifespan.
Overview
Embark on a journey to gain profound insights into human brain function. Our program equips students with knowledge of non-invasive imaging methods for exploring brain activation and structure, along with behavioral methods to measure cognition and performance. Acquire a robust foundation to become a human neuroscience expert, addressing complex brain-behavior issues across diverse industries.
Admission Requirements
- you have a nationally recognized first cycle degree – normally a Bachelor’s degree – from an accredited institution of higher education,
- your degree corresponds to at least 180 ECTS (European credits) or to three years of full-time study,
- IELTS 5 and the writing test score 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 90 and the writing test score 20
- Cambridge English Qualifications with pass grade A, B or C.
- Cambridge English Qualifications with pass grade A, B or C.
- PTE – Academic test with a minimum overall score of 62 and the writing test score 54
- Brain Imaging Methods (15 ECTS)
- Clinical Neuroscience (23 ECTS),
- Behavioral Methods to measure human cognition, perception, consciousness and performance (15 ECTS),
- Data Analysis (5 ECTS),
- Elective Courses (17 ECTS) and Human Neuroscience Seminars, consisting of seminars related to lab presentations, thesis and future career opportunities.
- The Master’s thesis will be 40 ECTS. All programme parts contain lectures, group work, independent studies and practical exercises.
Free for citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland, for citizens of non-EU/EEA countries €10,000/academic year
Future Career Outcomes
As a graduate, you may embark on a fulfilling career as a Neuroscientist, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Cognitive Scientist, Research Scientist, or Neuroimaging Specialist. This program lays the groundwork for a future where you shape the understanding of human brain function.
Related Career Pathways
Clinical Neuropsychologist, Cognitive Scientist, Neuroimaging Specialist, Neuroscientist, Research Scientist
Visa Requirements:
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