Master of Science [M.S] (Neurosciences)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
€15,790/Yr
€15,790 /Yr
- The Master’s in Neurosciences at VU Amsterdam is a two-year, full-time program taught entirely in English. While the first year is made up of courses that are compulsory for all Neurosciences students, in the second year student will get to choose one of two tracks or a combination of both, depending on their own area of interest:
- Fundamental Neurosciences
- Clinical and Translational Neurosciences
- During the program, students will get to grips with all facets of neurosciences – ranging from genes to behavior, from both fundamental and clinical perspectives. The expert teaching student will receive comprises a combination of lectures, research seminars, workgroups, demonstrations, lab visits, and practicals.
- The VU Amsterdam brings all areas of neuroscientific expertise together in Amsterdam Neuroscience. Its mission is to study the brain and its disease mechanisms through an integrative approach that covers everything from molecule to bedside. In Amsterdam Neuroscience, innovation takes place at all levels of study, from molecular to cellular studies, and from circuitry to intact brain and behavior, both at the individual level and at the population level.
- To prepare for a career in the academic or scientific world, students will also work on their own professional development plan as part of our Career & Academic Skills Portfolio course, which spans both years of the program.
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | €15790 (EUR 15790) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | €17362 (EUR 17362) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of academic study amounting to a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent. We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score.
- Hold an academic Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or Psychology with a Biological Psychology or Neuropsychology profile. If you hold a BSc degree in a closely related discipline (e.g. Movement Sciences, Artificial Intelligence or Medicine) you are also eligible to apply.
- Have good grades: A minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 7.5 (or international equivalent, e.g. a B+, or a GPA of 3.4); and a minimum grade of 8 (or international equivalent, e.g. an A, or a GPA of 4.0), for both the Bachelor’s thesis and neuroscience-related courses.
- Possess well-developed academic skills including writing and presenting abilities, the ability to evaluate and apply knowledge, and the ability to engage in critical thinking.
- Have an active interest in neuroscience research and have clear ideas about a future career in neuroscience.
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.
- Note: TOEFL MyBestScore is not accepted.
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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