Neurobiology

Programme structure

Key Learning Outcomes

The holder of a Master’s degree in Neurobiology will have a good knowledge of the general principles of the structure, function and pathologies of the nervous system, is able to study the latest neuroscience-related literature, to identify and analyse neuroscience-related problems, and knows the scope of application, advantages and disadvantages of modern scientific and clinical investigation techniques. A graduate of the programme is able to work individually and in a team, to transfer their knowledge to professionals and non-professionals, to identify their own scientific interests in the context of modern life sciences, and to learn continuously, by improving and updating their knowledge and skills.

Programme Specific Requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Life or Social Sciences.
• A research-based Bachelor’s dissertation or project.
• English language proficiency at a level not lower than B2 (following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)), or a TOEFL score of 75/IELTS score of 6.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed university bachelor’s degree studies in life sciences or social sciences (psychology study field). Candidates shall possess a bachelor studies cumulative grade point average of no less than 70 per cent to be admitted.
• Scientific research bachelor thesis or scientific project.
• Those meeting the requirements shall be invited to a motivational interview. The following six aspects are evaluated: the reasoning behind choosing Neurobiology; the reasoning behind choosing VU; academic experience and course units taken that are closely related to Neurobiology; bachelor thesis; future plans;
• Each aspect is assessed on a 5-point system. A successful candidate must get no less than 20 points. The interview is organised remotely, the time is agreed upon individually.

In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.