Neurosciences — International Max Planck Research School (MSc/PhD)

Georg August Universitat Gottingen · Göttingen, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
3 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Göttingen
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Register by 15 January 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Georg August Universitat Gottingen does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Previous education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 120 credits (ECTS or equivalent) at the time of application Eligibility: Degree programme in biology, physics, medicine, psychology, or a closely related discipline Selection The online application portal is open for each application round from 15 September to 15 January (start of studies: October). In addition to the information on personal background and motivation and the upload of all relevant documents, the contact details of two reviewers for letters of recommendation should also be provided. The reviewers should be informed by the students in time about the planned application. All applicants will be informed in the second half of January whether they have qualified for the second selection round (15-minute online interviews at the end of January). During a third selection round in mid-February, admission decisions are made on the basis of two personal interviews (30 minutes each). Applications are welcome even if the required degree has not been awarded by the time of application, as long as this will be conferred before courses start in October.
English language requirement
C1 required, proof via placement test/interview
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 15 September - 15 January
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About this programme

Study concept The integrated Master's/PhD programme offers excellent study and research conditions to prepare aspiring young scientists for a professional career in academia or science-related professions in the private or public sector. Study contents In 36 lecture weeks (accompanied by tutorials), 20 methods courses during the first three months of the Master's programme, and three eight-week research projects (lab rotations), students acquire in-depth knowledge in the following subject areas of neurosciences: Molecular Biology, Neurogenetics, Physiology, Neuropharmacology, Neuronal Development, Neuroanatomy, Sensory, Motor and Clinical Neurosciences, Higher Brain Functions, Computational Neurosciences, and Statistics. Professional skills such as good scientific practice, scientific writing, presentation techniques, design of scientific illustrations, and handling of experimental animals are taught in workshops and applied during lab rotations and reporting seminars. In addition, all foreign students can participate in free German language courses, which are optionally offered at different levels as introductory intensive courses and evening courses throughout the study programme. During the subsequent PhD studies, students benefit from the wide range of qualifications (scientific methods courses, professional skills workshops, industry excursions, language courses, other events) offered by the Graduate School GAUSS and the Graduate Centre GGNB . Annual retreats of the Neur

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