Neuroscience (Neurasmus)

 

Program factsheet

  • Academic cooperation: Université Laval (Canada), University of Bordeaux (France), UMG Universitätsmedizin Göttingen Charité (Germany), Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Germany), Universidade de Coimbra (Portugal) Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Netherlands).
  • Associated members: SPARK Foundation, University of Copenhagen, University of Ottawa. 
  • Admission requirements:
    • Hold a Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS) or a qualification in natural sciences.
    • A solid basic knowledge in general cell biology, as well as the basics of chemistry and biochemistry, physics and math is required.
    • Excellent proficiency in English.
  • Program duration: 2 years (120 ECTS).
  • Language requirements:
    • Candidates who completed their education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or Australia do not need to provide an English certificate.
    • All other applicants (incl. candidates who hold a Bachelor or Master degree taught in English) need to provide evidence of their English language skills with any one of the following test scores. IELTS: 6.5 (no score below 6), Paper-based TOEFL: 580, Computer-based TOEFL: 237, Internet-based TOEFL: 92, Certificate of Advanced English: B/C, Certificate of Proficiency in English: B/C.
  • Level: Double/multiple MSc in Neuroscience. A Neurasmus joint diploma supplement is additionally awarded by the consortium.
  • Tuition fees:
    • Available scholarships: Erasmus Mundus student scholarships.
    • Self-funded program country students*: 2,250€ per semester (9,000€ for the 2 year-program).
    • Self-funded partner country students*: 4,500€ per semester  (18,000€ for the 2 year-program).

Program outline

A European Master in Neuroscience: advanced courses and research training.

The Neurasmus program is a full-time Neuroscience study program offering a unique interdisciplinary and integrated approach of normal brain functions and diseases. It strongly emphasizes training in cutting-edge techniques in all major topics of brain research, from molecules to cognition. The Neurasmus curricula are completely embedded in international-oriented local Master programs of the partner universities. Each program features among the best and most reputed national programs in Neuroscience. The Neurasmus program is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree developed under the Key Action 1 of the Erasmus+ program.

Program structure

At the application stage, students choose the main track they wish to follow. This defines their first year mobility. Depending on the track chosen, students spend their first and second semesters in Amsterdam / Göttingen / Berlin / Coimbra / Bordeaux / Laval. The Board of Education agrees on the first, second or third wish according to the selection ranking and intake capacity of partner institutions. 

At the end of the first semester, students choose a subspecialty which defines the partner university(ies) for the 2nd year. It is part of the student’s Personal Training Plan (PTP).

Main Tracks

  • Track 1: Amsterdam (120 ECTS)
  • Track 2: Bordeaux (120 ECTS)
  • Track 3: Göttingen (120 ECTS)
  • Track 4: Berlin (120 ECTS)
  • Track 5: Coimbra (120 ECTS)
  • Track 6: Amsterdam / Bordeaux (120 ECTS)

Students have up to the end of first year/start of third semester to choose the subject of their Master Thesis. Students then spend their third and fourth semesters in one or two locations: Amsterdam / Göttingen / Berlin / Coimbra / Bordeaux / Laval.

Semester 1 to 4: Content

Semester 1 and 2: Core curriculum

  • Students are introduced to the different domains of Neuroscience and provided with the basic knowledge they need through a commonly agreed core curriculum (core courses). In addition, every student conducts research projects (laboratory rotations) in different participating departments. Research projects involve experimental work, data analysis and a written laboratory report.

Semester 3: Advanced courses

  • The choice of the advanced courses (30 ECTS), in association with the initial track, will define the subspeciality training obtained by the student.

Semester 4: Master thesis

  • Students complete a six month research project or industrial placement leading to a Master Thesis (30 ECTS). It takes place in a location defined according to the Personal Training Plan. This location must be chosen in collaboration with the affiliated partner university.

Strengths of this Master program?

  • Scientific education and training with innovative and interdisciplinary brain research methodology.
  • Research projects (laboratory rotations) involving experimental work and data analysis.
  • Common workshops bringing together students and university representatives.
  • Small classes and close contact with faculty staff.
  • International learning environment with high-level mobility opportunities.
  • Attractive scholarships.

After this Master program?

  • On completion of the Master program, students are qualified candidates for different exchange and training PhD programs currently available among the consortium members.
  • Graduates will have also the possibility to pursue their studies at PhD level at any of the consortium graduate schools or at any other research institution worldwide.
  • Graduates interested in starting a career within the business sector, benefit from the industrial network of the consortium.

How to apply?

Students may apply online:
>  Via this link

* Program country students:

  • Students whose citizenship is one of the 28 EU Member States (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, UK, Sweden, Bulgaria, Malta, Poland, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and Croatia) 
  • Students whose citizenship is one of the following countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, Turkey and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYRoM) 
  • Students from partner countries who are residents or have carried out their main activity (studies, training or work) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the program countries specified above (the five-year reference period for this 12-months rule is calculated backwards as from the submission deadline of applying for the master)

* Partner country students:

  • Partner country students are all other students.

Note: students with double nationality (partner and program country) must specify the nationality under which they submit their scholarship application.

Mise à jour le 20/01/2023