StudyQA — Master: Cognitive Neuropsychology — Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Description Requirements

While cognitive psychology is geared towards general theories of brain function, neuropsychology focuses on individual patients with brain damage, whose condition can often provide us with new insights into how the human brain works. Combining these two approaches into one Master's programme is unique in the Netherlands. The curriculum combines in-depth courses about normal and abnormal cognitive functioning across the life span with essential research skills in the neurosciences. You will learn to interpret fascinating clinical cases using solid cognitive and neuropsychological theories, but also learn to critically evaluate these theories. You will have the option to make an excursion into the emerging fields of educational neuropsychology, social cognition, or other related research areas. Look at our selection of exciting scientific questions we are working on. After choosing the research master in cognitive neuropsychology you might be working on this as well!

Instruction modes

case study, literature study, colloquium, oral presentation, research, research project, excursion, research proposal, tutorial, lecture, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, self study, project, laboratory work

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

Your average grade for your academic bachelor's is 7.5 or higher (or the international equivalent, e.g. a B+ or a GPA of 3.3). In its assessment, the admission board focuses at the grades obtained for courses on statistics, research methods, and (cognitive-) neuroscience (e.g., cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, biological psychology). In addition, the board pays close attention to evidence for good scientific writing skills (e.g., a high grade for a final thesis / research report).

Other requirements

gemiddeld cijfer Your average grade for your academic bachelor's is 7.5 or higher (or the international equivalent, e.g. a B+ or a GPA of 3.3). In its assessment, the admission board focuses at the grades obtained for courses on statistics, research methods, and (cognitive-) neuroscience (e.g., cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, biological psychology). In addition, the board pays close attention to evidence for good scientific writing skills (e.g., a high grade for a final thesis / research report).
gemiddeld cijfer Your average grade for your academic bachelor's is 7.5 or higher (or the international equivalent, e.g. a B+ or a GPA of 3.3). In its assessment, the admission board focuses at the grades obtained for courses on statistics, research methods, and (cognitive-) neuroscience (e.g., cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, biological psychology). In addition, the board pays close attention to evidence for good scientific writing skills (e.g., a high grade for a final thesis / research report).
taaltoets cijfer The minimum English language proficiency requirements for admission to a Master's programme at VU University Amsterdam are: IELTS: 6.5 - please note that candidates must take the Academic test and not the General one! TOEFL paper-based test: 580 TOEFL computer-based test: 237 TOEFL Internet-based test: 92-93 Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): A & B Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): A, B, C
vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) An academic bachelor's degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Artificial Intelligence, Biology, Medicine or a closely related subject area.
vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) An academic bachelor's degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Artificial Intelligence, Biology, Medicine or a closely related subject area.