Overview

Students will be introduced to new tools and methods enabling them to investigate:

how the brain works

interacts with the body

drives behaviour

forms the basis for a complex biological machine, which has allowed humans to achieve amazing milestones in artistic creativity, technology and invention.

The Master in Neuroscience at University of Trieste students will acquire strong professional skills for the development of fundamental knowledge and innovative therapies and diagnostics for more than 1,000 nervous system disorders that affect over 1 billion people worldwide.

This two-year Programme was founded in 2003 in collaboration with the Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) of Trieste.

They provide training with continuously updated topics in Cellular Neurobiology, Molecular Neurophysiology, Neuroanatomy, Neuropathology, Neuropharmacology, Cognitive Sciences and Neuroimaging.

Visiting professors integrate the teaching staff bringing students into contact with distinguished neuroscientists from prestigious European and extra-European Universities.

From 2009, an intensive workshop on professionalizing topics oriented towards the labour market is held by speakers from large industries and small/medium enterprises.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neuroanatomy and Neuropharmacology

Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology

Developmental Neurogenetics

Integrative Neurophysiology

Molecular Neurophysiology

Molecular Neurophysiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-27 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Trieste, Italy

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 14 other Masters in Neuroscience in Italy

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The International Master’s Degree in Neuroscience is open to graduates from the degree courses in Scienze Biologiche as well as in the corresponding degree classes envisaged by M.D. 509/99 or other equivalent qualification.

The Master’s Degree in Neuroscience is open also to those holding a degree or undergraduate diploma provided that during their course of study, they have acquired an overall total of at least 60 CFU in the subjects referred to the groups of SSD specified below:

at least 15 CFU in subjects belonging to one or more of the following SSD: CHIM/01-CHIM/12, MAT/01-MAT/09, FIS/01-FIS/08, INF/01, MED/01, SECS/01-02;

at least 20 CFU in subjects belonging to one or more of the following SSD: BIO/01, BIO/04-BIO/07, BIO/09, BIO/16, BIO/17, MED/04, MED/08, M-PSI/02, VET/01, VET/02;

at least 25 CFU in subjects belonging to one or more of the following SSD: BIO/10-BIO/14, BIO/18, BIO/19, MED/03, MED/07, AGR/07, AGR/16.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

600 EUR / year

≈ 600 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

600 EUR / year

≈ 600 EUR / year

Additional Details

Tuition fees for students with their permanent address (residenza) abroad

Living costs

Trieste

Italy

850 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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