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MSc Integrative Neuroscience

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Germany, Magdeburg

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Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Germany , Magdeburg

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Magdeburg

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2021

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake October-2021

MSc Integrative Neuroscience

About

Integrative neuroscience considers neural components in their functional context. All levels of analysis are of interest: How do molecular and cellular components build functioning neurons and synapses? How do brain cells work together to form operational circuits? How do circuits jointly generate behaviour and cognition? How are individual brains shaped by their interaction with other brains and with the natural environment? The integrative study of the nervous system involves newer developments such as functional brain imaging, application of molecular biology, and genetics and immunology as well as more traditional areas like neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, animal behaviour, or psychophysics. In addition, neural modelling and quantitative analyses are growing rapidly in importance. Accordingly, the programme introduces students to a wide variety of techniques from different disciplines. The MSc Integrative Neuroscience programme opens almost the entire spectrum of advanced neuroscience research to its students. This includes animal behaviour and neurophysiology; human cognition and functional brain imaging; and numerous advanced techniques such as spectroscopy, optogenetics, two-photon microscopy, molecular dynamics, and more. It also includes related fields such as medical neuroscience, neuroprosthetics, neuro-inspired engineering, and neuroeconomics. The MSc Integrative Neuroscience programme provides a broad foundation in the basic areas of neuroscience. This includes molecular and cellular neuroscience, systems and behavioural neuroscience, as well as theoretical and computational neuroscience. Students take core courses in all of these areas and choose from a range of advanced courses. They perform practical or laboratory exercises in all core areas and spend several weeks each in three research laboratories. The wide range of areas and requirements makes for an intensive and rewarding study experience.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A first degree in a relevant field (completed or about to be completed) Because of the interdisciplinary nature of modern neuroscience, our students have diverse backgrounds in physical and/or biological sciences. Accordingly, a BSc degree in a relevant field (physics, biology, medicine, mathematics, experimental psychology, and others) from an internationally recognised university, is required for admission. Students with other degrees and with a sufficient number of courses in biology, physics, inorganic and organic chemistry, and calculus may be considered on an individual basis. In addition to a strong academic background, we expect future students to document (by past qualifications, activities, or achievements described in the â€œstatement of purposeâ€ and â€œcurriculum vitaeâ€): a particular affinity for neuroscientific research particular intellectual abilities other important personal characteristics (relevant to a research career) Selection is based on a combination of academic strength and these three criteria. In our experience, this approach increases the chances that an admitted candidate will succeed in the programme.Â In the past, 95% of all admitted students have graduated successfully (2008 to 2016).