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Interdisciplinary Neuroscience – (M.Sc.)
Goethe University Frankfurt Am Main
Masters Programs in English
| Application Deadline: | March 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 270 - | ||
| Location: | Frankfurt Am Main / Germany / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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Neuroscience spans many disciplines. Its repertoire stretches from molecular biology and proteome research to systems neurobiology, cognitive neuroscience and clinical research. Successful research in neuroscience rests on a combination of differential concepts and methodical approaches.
The major objective of the program is to offer to talented students a highly research-oriented training that will provide them with a broad overview over the most relevant fields of neuroscience, including basicneuroscience, clinical neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience and computational neuroscience. This also includes relevant practical skills. The program will confront students with various levels of complexity of neural functions from molecular biology to systems neuroscience. A major characteristic comprises the optional training in clinical neuroscience that will familiarize students with neuropathology and aspects of neurology and will provide them with hands on information on current technical approaches applied in clinical research.
The master program is highly research-oriented and open for national and international students. It lasts for two years. It always starts at the beginning of winter term (usually middle of October) and consists of four terms of 12 to 14 weeks each. Almost all courses are held in English.
We do not require previous intensive training in neuroscience. However, solid background knowledge in the field of neuroscience is essential for following the courses. As the program is an interdisciplinary one, we invite applications from students from various fields. These include biology and medicine but also biochemistry, chemistry, physics, informatics and psychology. The program aims at fostering interactions between students and between students and lecturers from the various disciplines.
Contents
The curriculum starts with a one week general introductory course with laboratory visits to familiarize students with the activities of the participating research groups. Within the first year, the curriculum further includes lectures, journal clubs and laboratory work as well as a weekend seminar to foster the interaction between students and between students and faculty. The second year focuses on the future laboratory research with introductions into the analysis of scientific literature and methodology that can later be applied for the master thesis. The thesis needs to be completed within 6 months. Exams are required for individual modules and include written exams and the successful completion of protocols or the presentation of papers. Altogether students can earn 120 credit points. The successful candidates will be awarded the degree of a "Master of Science" (M.Sc.)
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Requirements
* Applicants (national and international students) must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a biomedical, bioscience or psychological field and the grade must be at least 2.5 or the applicant must be ranked among the first third of the grades of his bachelor age group.
* In case the required degree has not been awarded by the time of application, you can still apply if you provide:
* Proof of matriculation
* A detailed certificate of the present status of your studies and the anticipated date of completion of the bachelor program.
* In addition you must have achieved 150 credit points in the bachelor program with an average grade of 2.5 and the bachelor thesis should be completed or close to completion.
* The applicant must provide prove of sufficient knowledge of the English language (not older than two years). If English is not the native language one of the following has to be provided:
* "Test of English as a Foreign Language" paper-based TOEFL (minimum 540), computer-based TOEFL, CBT (minimum 213), internet-based TOEFL, iBT (minimum 76)
* "International English Language Test System" IELTS (minimum 6.0)
* A certificate confirming satisfactory knowledge of English based on a Bachelor thesis written in English issued from the faculties of "Biological Science", "Psychology and Sports", "Medicine" or "Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy" of the Goethe-University
* Additional proof of English language ability is possible and subject to consultation with the program office.
Although almost every German speaks some English, a working knowledge of German is essential for daily private activities. Thus taking German courses is highly recommended.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 540 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 76 |
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