DURATION OF STUDIES
1.5 years (3 semesters)
LANGUAGES OF INSTRUCTION
English, French
CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION
ADMISSION CONDITIONS
Bachelor of Science, Medicine or Psychology, or an equivalent degree. Merit-based admission.
THE MASTER IN NEUROSCIENCE
is a joint programme of the Faculty of Psychology and Education, the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Science. It is managed by the Geneva University Neurocenter and focuses on theory, while also introducing students to scientific research and writing. The courses deal with brain function investigative techniques, neurobiology and cognitive and emotional processes. The programme is designed for students who want to work in neurosciences, including in hospitals and academia.
FOCUSES OF THE REQUIRED MODULES:
- Methodology, signal analysis, statistics
- Neurobiological fundamentals of cells and molecules
- Cognitive and affective sciences
STUDY PROGRAMME
3 semesters (max. 5 semesters) | 90 ECTS credits
Required courses and electives (30 credits)
- Principles of Neurobiology
- Introduction to statistics and advanced statistics
- Techniques for Investigating Brain Functions
- Introduction to Cognitive and Affective Programing
- Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology
- Neurobiology of Vigilance States
- PET and MRI Imaging in Neuroscience, etc.
Research project (60 credits)
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
LEVEL OF FRENCH REQUIRED BY UNIGE
No French proficiency test required for non-Francophones.
LEVEL OF ENGLISH
A minimum B2 level in English is required as most courses are taught in English. A C1 level is recommanded.
MOBILITY
It is possible to fulfil some of the option requirements at another university. Students may also conduct research outside the university, under the supervision of a faculty member, or do a work placement at a leading external laboratory in order to complete their Master's degree.
PROFESSIONAL PROSPECTS
The Master of Science in Neuroscience is designed to meet the needs of students with a Bachelor of Science in Medicine or Psychology, or an equivalent degree, who are looking for a career related to neuroscience in national and international research and/or teaching institutions, hospitals or academia. It can lead to a doctorate in neuroscience from the University of Lausanne (Lemanic Neuroscience Doctoral School) as well as further training at associate faculties, upon completion of prerequisites required by the given faculty.
UNIVERSITY TAXES
500 CHF / semester (~530 €, ~580 $US)
Rate of the day
REGISTRATION
Deadline for enrolment at the University: 28 February 2024
CONTACTS
- Geneva University Neurocenter
Delphine Jochaut
T. +41 (0)22 379 52 28
- Student Affairs
T. +41 (0)22 379 66 61/62/63
- FPSE Academic Advisor
Pascale Pasche-Provini
T. +41 (0)22 379 90 11
- Academic Advisor
Xavier Chillier
T. +41 (0)22 379 67 15
- Faculty of Science
Sciences II
30 quai Ernest-Ansermet
1211 Genève 4
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