Master of Science in Neuroscience
- Programme Components
The MSc in Neuroscience is a two-year, full-time programme starting in the autumn semester (mid-August). There are two main components:
- Master's thesis (60 ECTS credits)
- Theoretical and methodological courses (totalling 60 ECTS credits). Five courses, making up 37.5 credits, are compulsory. The remaing courses, adding up to 22.5 credits, are selected from a list of electives. Ideally, electives should be linked to the master's thesis.
Compulsory courses:
| 7.5 ECTS credits | |
| 7.5 ECTS credits | |
| 7.5 ECTS credits | |
| 7.5 ECTS credits | |
| 7.5 ECTS credits |
Experts in Teamwork is a compulsory course for all masters' students at NTNU. It is part of NTNU's interdisciplinary initiative. The objective of the course is to give students practical experience with interdisciplinary teamwork – a competence that is needed in professional working life. It is taught intensively in week 2, 3 and 4 in the spring semester.
Elective courses:
The elective courses which are given in the academic year 2012/2013, are listed in the programme description in the menu on the right-hand side of this page. Please note that there may be minor changes in the elective courses in the academic year 2013/2014.
Model of of the master's programme (example):
| Sem. | 7.5 credits | 7.5 credits | 7.5 credits | 7.5 credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (autumn) | NEVR3001 | NEVR3002 | Elective | Elective |
| 2 (spring) | NEVR3003 | NEVR3004 | Experts in Teamwork | Elective |
| 3 (autumn) | Work with Master's Thesis | |||
| 4 (spring) | Master's Thesis | |||
