Science is a journey. Discover your career at VU LSC!
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
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Programme type |
Master's |
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Field of study |
Neurobiology |
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Study area |
Life Sciences |
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Degree |
Master of Life Sciences |
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Duration |
2 years |
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Workload |
120 ECTS credits |
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Language of instruction |
English |
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Location |
Life Sciences Center |
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Starting date |
September 1st |
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Tuition fee EU*/Non-EU students |
€5 538 / €6 500 per year |
| * EU citizens are eligitable for a state-funded place |
- The objective
To educate specialists for independent work in research and education in areas of neurosciences, electrophysiology, psychopharmacology, etc.
- Career opportunities
Master of Science in Neurobiology can work in biotechnology industry, research and development, education, medical institutions, private and public agencies where knowledge, technologies and equipment in the field of neurobiology and live sciences are applied, created or traded.
- Access to further studies
Analytical knowledge could be improved in doctoral studies in the fields of life sciences.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
A holder of Master’s degree in Neurobiology has good knowledge of the general principles of structure, function and pathology of the nervous system, is able to study the latest neuroscience-related literature, to identify and analyse neuroscience related problems and knows the scope of application, advantages and disadvantages of modern scientific and clinical investigation techniques. A graduate is able to work individually and in a team, transfer knowledge to professionals and nonprofessionals, be able to identify own scientific interests in a context of modern life sciences, to learn continuously, improve and update knowledge and skills.
COURSE INFORMATION
The programme has the following structure:
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Course Type |
1st Semester (30 ECTS credits) |
2nd Semester (30 ECTS credits) |
3rd Semester (30 ECTS credits) |
4th Semester (30 ECTS credits) |
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Compulsory Courses |
Term research project (5) Neurophysiology (5) Bioelectrical Processes (10) Neuroanatomy (5) |
Term research project (10) Neurochemistry (5) Neuroethology (5) Psychophysiology (5) |
Molecular Mechanisms of Sensory Transduction (5) Neurobiology of Sensation and Perception (10) Term research project (5) |
Master's Thesis (30) |
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Elective Courses |
Histology (5) Neuroethics (5) Adaptive Neurotechnologies (5) Laboratory Animal Science (5) Plant Sensory Systems (5) Brain Imaging Methods (5) Advanced Therapeutics Medicinal Products & Regenerative Medicine (5) Python for Data Science (5) |
Genetics of Behaviour (5) Biophysics of Neuron (5) Biophysics of Control Systems (5) Biological Membranes (5) Cognitive Psychology (5) Microbiota research in health and disease (5) |
Histology (5) Neuroethics (5) Adaptive Neurotechnologies (5) Laboratory Animal Science (5) Plant Sensory Systems (5) Brain Imaging Methods (5) Advanced Therapeutics Medicinal Products & Regenerative Medicine (5) Python for Data Science (5) |
EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS
The main form of evaluation is an examination. Every course unit is completed with either a written or written-oral examination. Student's knowledge and general performance during the exam are evaluated using grading scale from 1 (very poor) to 10 (excellent).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Life Sciences or Social Sciences (Psychology study programme).
- Research-based Bachelor's dissertation or project.
- The average of the learning results during Bachelor degree must not be lower than 70% of the maximum possible grade.
- N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: the gap since your completed Bachelor degree should not exceed five years.