MScCognitive Neuroscience: Plasticity and Memory (Research)
| Study location | Netherlands, Nijmegen |
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| Type | Master courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 year (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Tuition fee | €16,500 per year |
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| Application fee | €75 one-time The handling fee is NOT applicable to: - Students with a nationality from the EEA countries or from countries that are candidates for EEA membership* This fee will be refunded to you once you are fully enrolled as a student at Radboud University. The fee is NOT refundable when you are not admitted. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Physics, Biology, Medicine, Mathematics, Behavioural Sciences (e.g., Psychology), Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline from an academic university.* You should have demonstrable knowledge in the following domains: 1) Biophysics Please see the suggested handbooks here. *The graduation date of the last attained for the programme relevant BA/BSc degree must be within five years of applying to the programme. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German / Dutch. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post! Radboud University |
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| Language requirements | English -IELTS Academic: ≥ 7.0 overall, subscores ≥ 6.5 |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Outline your motivation to do the programme, mention your preferred specialisation and state your desired starting date of the programme. CV References Interview |
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Overview
The Master’s specialisation in Plasticity and Memory studies the mechanistic underpinnings and behavioural consequences of long-term changes in neural structure and function.
Master’s Plasticity and Memory: something for you?
- The researchers use genetic, molecular and cellular methods, animal models, as well as human neuroimaging and cognitive neuropsychology.
- This specialisation works closely with the Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (RIMLS), also housed on the Radboud University campus.
- This Master’s programme is located within the world-renowned Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, located on the campus of the Radboud
Programme structure
You’ll study diverse brain functions by measuring and manipulating cognitive, emotional, hormonal and neural mechanisms, as well as by (epi)genetic fingerprinting and developing cell and animal disease models. You’ll learn to do research towards patient care that individualises the diagnostic approach and therapeutic and care interventions. The aim is to obtain an optimal fit with patient characteristics and individual preference.
Career opportunities
In the Plasticity and Memory specialisation you’ll gain ample knowledge of the anatomical and neurophysiological aspects of the human brain and theoretical cognition/neurocognition models. This will enable you to conduct independent research into the neurofunctional architecture of cognitive key functions, such as perception, attention, memory, language, planning, and targeted actions. Graduates of this specialisation may more readily find a position with one of the research institutes in the Netherlands or abroad, government institutions, or specialised companies (e.g. in the pharmaceutical industry).