
Overview
Cognitive Neuroscience studies the cognitive and neural basis of mental processes such as perception, action, language, attention and memory. This relatively young discipline seeks to unravel the workings of the human brain.
Future career opportunities
This Cognitive Neuroscience (Research) course at Radboud University will give you the qualifications you need to attain a PhD position. About 80 percent of our graduates take on a PhD project in Nijmegen or in other parts of the world. Other graduates find jobs in the commercial sector or at research institutes. Each year there are, on average, about 12 PhD positions available at the graduate schools Donders Graduate School for Cognitive Neuroscience (DGCN) and the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS).
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Courses include:
- Neuroimaging
- Trends in CNS
- Neurophilosophy
- Molecular & Cellular Neuroscience
- Neural Stemcells to Model Neurological Disorders
- Neuroimaging II: Haemodynamic Methods
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- 31 January for non-EU/EEA students who want to apply for a scholarship.
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Nijmegen, Netherlands
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
The Master's programme in Cognitive Neuroscience is a selective programme, which means that a selection and placement process applies. The outcome of the assessment of your previous education determines whether you can be admitted to the selection process. You are admissible to the selection process if you have completed a Bachelor's degree in:
- Linguistics
- Physics
- Biology
- Medicine
- Mathematics
- Behavioural Sciences (e.g. Psychology)
- Artificial Intelligence
- or a related discipline
Language requirements
You need to be fluent in both written and spoken English. Students without a Dutch Bachelor's degree or VWO diploma need one of the following:
Language tests and scores
- TOEFL IBT
Minimum score: 100
Subscores: 22
Please note: the TOEFL Home Edition is not accepted.
- IELTS Academic
Minimum score: 7.0
Subscores: 6.5
- Cambridge C1 Advanced
Minimum score: 185
Subscores: 176
- Cambridge C2 proficiency
Minimum score: 185
Subscores: 176
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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International
19224 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19224 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2601 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 24 months.
- Statutory tuition fee €2,601.00 per year
- Institutional tuition fee EEA €14,393.00 per year
Living costs for Nijmegen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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