Neurosciences

The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. Recent, intensive scientific research has taught us an enormous amount about how it functions and what can go wrong. Each year over two million people suffer from a disease or condition that affects the brain. In the two-year Master's programme in Neurosciences you will help expand the horizons of our knowledge. You wish to understand how a variety of neurological and psychiatric diseases disrupt the regulation of our mental processes. You help to develop strategies for treating and possibly even preventing these afflictions. The Master's in Neurosciences is a two-year, full-time programme. The teaching comprises lectures, research seminars, workgroups, demontrations, lab visits and practicals. You must be highly motivated, keen to learn and hard-working. We expect active participation, a swift understanding of scientific texts (the vast majority of which are written in English), a critical disposition and a natural talent for giving presentations and writing reports.

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

see: www.neurosciencecampus-amsterdam.nl/en/education/master-of-neuroscience/admission-requirements-and-application/index.asp

Other requirements

1. schriftelijk verzoek The letter of motivation (a maximum of two pages) should also include: 1) why you want to pursue a career in neurosciences; 2) why you choose to study Neurosciences at VU University Amsterdam.
2. taaltoets cijfer VU University Amsterdam requires all applicants to pass an English language proficiency test. (http://www.vu.nl/en/programmes/admission-and-application/masters/international-master/language-profinciency-requirements.asp)
3. gemiddeld cijfer 1. minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 7.5 (or international equivalent, e.g. a B+, or a GPA of 3.4). 2. A minimum grade of 8 (or international equivalent, e.g. an A, or a GPA of 4.0, for both the Bachelor's thesis and neuroscience-related courses.
4. intake gesprek see: www.neurosciencecampus-amsterdam.nl/en/education/master-of-neuroscience/admission-requirements-and-application/index.asp
5. cijferlijst transcript
6. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) BSc in Biology, Biomedical Sciences or Psychology (profile: biological Psychology or Neuropsychology)