Master of Arts [M.A] (Philosophy of Neurosciences)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
€13,080/Yr
€13,080 /Yr
- The Philosophy of Neuroscience specialization of the two-year Master’s in Philosophy is unique in several ways. It’s one of the few programs to combine neuroscience and philosophy. It’s genuinely translational: students will study not only the theories but also what they mean in terms of practical skills and training. And it has a special focus on psychiatry and mental illness. students will reflect on the philosophical foundations of neuroscience, engage with the broader implications of neuroscientific research, and become better scientists as a result.
- Advances in neuroscience not only open doors to an unprecedented ability to explain, predict and control human behavior, but also raise philosophical and ethical questions about their potential risks, benefits, and broader societal consequences.
- Other questions concern the scientific practice of neuroscience itself. What sort of explanation do neuroscientists provide? Is there a method or model that unifies the various neuroscientific sub-disciplines? What justifies the claim that mental disorders are caused by dysfunctional brain mechanisms? In this Master's program, students will address issues like these at the interface of neuroscience, philosophy, and psychiatry. students will learn how to communicate about these issues with non-academic parties (like patients, health practitioners, and policymakers), and students will contribute to a better practical understanding of neuroscience and its implications.
- This is a small-scale program, meaning students will work a lot in small groups and receive plenty of attention from the teaching staff. But students will also benefit from working with students and teachers whose backgrounds are in different disciplines. All students following a Philosophy specialization take the core introductory philosophy courses, which means students will come into contact with people specializing in bioethics or law as well.
- Most students in the Philosophy of Neuroscience program have a background in neuroscience and follow a second Master’s program at the same time – such as the Neuroscience Research Master’s at VUmc. This means students will come out with two Master’s degrees – it’s a tough study load but an attractive proposition for future employers or academic institutions.
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | €13080 (EUR 13080) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | €19045 (EUR 19045) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Hold an academic Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or Psychology with a Biological Psychology or Neuropsychology profile. If students hold a Bachelor's degree in a closely related discipline (e.g. Movement Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, or Medicine), they are also eligible to apply.
- Be eligible for a Neuroscience Masters or a related program in which students can obtain 30 ECTS in neuroscience courses at a Master’s level. Since PNS applies philosophy to neuroscience, 30 ECTS must be obtained in this discipline at a Master’s level. Most of our students aim at obtaining two Master’s degrees, that is to say in PNS and in Neuroscience. There are no additional criteria beyond the admission criteria for the Master’s program Neuroscience that is followed.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- VU Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test. Exceptions are made for students who have completed a bachelor's or master's in Canada, the USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia.
- TOEFL and IELTS tests must have been completed no more than two years before 1st September of the year in which your course starts.
International students hailing from non-English speaking countries also need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Orange Knowledge Programme | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
University of Twente Holland Scholarship | Scholarship per student€ 5,419/Yr$5,419 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Holland Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
VU Fellowship Programme | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student€ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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