12 Master Programs in Neuroscience 2024

Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field of science that studies the nervous system at different levels of organization, from genes and molecules to nerve cells, networks, and beyond. The focus of interest in a neuroscientist’s research may lie in understanding the neurobiological bases of behavior, analyzing the functional roles of a single molecule, or in developing novel treatments to neurological disorders or sensory deficits. The Neuroscience study track of the Master’s Program provides you with an understanding of both fundamental and cutting-edge neuroscience, and its modules allow you to gain theoretical knowledge and methodological skills in areas that are of specific interest to you.

The master's degree, of an interuniversity nature, provides the advanced training that, both in the specialty of Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology and in Cognitive Neuroscience, a Neuroscience professional must possess in order to have the theoretical and experimental bases required to carry out a doctoral thesis.

The Master’s degree offers the latest developments in Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical neuropsychology research and applications.

Neuroscience, in its applied field, adopts an interdisciplinary character, receiving theoretical and practical influences from Medicine, Biology or Engineering, among others. Currently, these interactions of different disciplines on Neuroscience have allowed the research processes to advance with the incorporation of new analysis methodologies, applicable to the analysis of image data.

You can conduct your research degree within the Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences. Research is aimed at understanding the fundamental mechanisms underlying major psychiatric and neurological disorders.

The master's degree Neurosciences provides interdisciplinary training in subjects ranging from molecular biology to cognitive studies and neuroimaging in order to equip future researchers in basic and clinical research with the knowledge needed to address problems by means of a cross-disciplinary approach and to become skilled members of laboratories in public and private institutions. The program is also designed for professionals (physicians, psychologists, veterinary scientists, etc.) who want to refresh and update their knowledge of the most important areas of the neurosciences. Research is the primary focus of the master's degree Neurosciences.

The Neuroscience division pursues a broad range of neurobiological research, spanning from the molecular to the behavioural levels.

Brandeis University is an exciting place for neuroscience research and study because we have an outstanding and highly interactive research community. Brandeis University's graduate program in neuroscience, leading to the MS and Ph.D. degrees, is designed to equip students with the advanced knowledge and training necessary to conduct research in this interdisciplinary field. Students entering the program have opportunities to work in a range of fields, from cognitive neuroscience to the structure and function of ion channels. Visit the department website for more information. Application instructions can be found below.

The Master’s program "Cognitive neuroscience" aims to prepare highly qualified specialists in the field of studying the brain and cognitive processes.