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Free University of Berlin
Berlin
Cognitive Neuroscience
Subjects: Cognitive Neuroscience,Neuroscience,Psychology
M.Sc. | Master of Science
Course description
The M.Sc. program equips students with deep theoretical insights and extensive methodological skills in cognitive neuroscience. It covers essential domains like perception, learning, memory, decision making, consciousness, and language, with a strong focus on current research and advancements. Students gain practical experience in planning and programming neurocognitive experiments. They also learn to conduct experiments using tools such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Additionally, the program emphasizes the statistical analysis of experimental data, ensuring students are well-prepared for the field.
Program Information
| Study Location | Berlin |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English, German |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 31199 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | B1 |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
Proficiency in English (level B1 CEFR or equivalent) is required.
Qualification Requirements
The admissions requirement for the Master’s program is a first university degree in one of the following programs or the equivalent degree from a German higher education institution or one outside Germany: Bachelor program in: Chemistry of the Department of Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy at the Freie Universität Berlin including at least 10 credit points (CP) in mathematics and at least 8 CP in physics Physics of the Department of Physics at the Freie Universität Berlin Geological Sciences of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Freie Universität Berlin Meteorology of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Freie Universität Berlin including at least 10 CP in mathematics Geographical Sciences of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Freie Universität Berlin including at least 10 CP in mathematics Mathematics of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Freie Universität Berlin including at least 20 CP in computer science, chemistry and/or physics Computer Science of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Freie Universität Berlin including at least 20 CP in mathematics, chemistry and/or physics Engineering Sciences including at least 20 CP in mathematics, chemistry and/or physics Proficiency in English (level B1 CEFR or equivalent) is required. German proficiency is not a prerequisite for this program, however students without German knowledge may experience difficulties depending on their individual background and on their choice of Specialization area. We therefore strongly recommend a Pre-semester German course of the Language Centre of Freie Universität Berlin for interested students with limited or no German knowledge.
Document Requirements
graduation certificate (if you have completed your studies) If you are applying for a higher subject-specific semester, this document is stringently required. official current transcript of records official transcript of records for the master’s program and a current certificate of enrollment if applicable, current certificate of enrollment official translations of all certificates if issued in any language other than German or English proof of English knowledge if applicable, additional study-related skills
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Restricted |
| Application |
directly at the University, uni-assist |
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