Neuroscience

MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMME, 2 YEARS

Neuroscience

Students with model brain and neuroscience books
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Study Start 2022 
Orientation meeting 22nd August


About Neuroscience

Are you wondering how thoughts and emotions arise in the nerve cells in the brain? Do you want to use a wide range of methods from the natural sciences to investigate how the brain works, and what goes wrong when disease occurs? If so, NTNU's interdisciplinary MSc in Neuroscience is the right choice for you.


Admission

The application deadline for for applicants from non-EU/non-EEA students is 1 December. The application deadline for students from EU/EEA countries is 1 March.  The application for students from Nordic countries is for 2022 20 April 2.pm. You submit your application electronically.


Career Prospects

The MSc in Neuroscience is suitable for students motivated towards research or teaching in neuroscience in particular, or the natural sciences in general. The introduction to experimental and analytical methods is relevant to other academic areas as well.


Programme Components

The MSc is a two-year, full-time programme starting in the autumn semester. There are two main components: a master's thesis worth 60 credits, and theoretical and methodological courses totalling a further 60 credits.


Study Environment

The MSc in Neuroscience is an international programme with small classes and access to high-tech laboratory facilities.


Learning Outcome

A candidate who has completed his or her qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.


Contact

Contact our student advisor if you have any questions about the MSc in Neuroscience. Email: studies@kavli.ntnu.edu / Telephone: +47 73 41 29 27


Facts

Facts

Degree: Master of Science in Neuroscience
Programme code: MSNEUR
Duration: 2 years, 120 ECTS credits
Restricted admission: Yes (20 places)
Language of Instruction: English

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences
Department: Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience

Location: Trondheim (Campus Øya)

How to apply

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