Overview

Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience - Fundamental Neuroscience from Maastricht University courses are organised along the mechanisms and disorders, and include practical training sessions in which you will acquire laboratory skills that you'll you need to study them. You will also take several courses that focus on improving your academic skills, such as writing papers and research proposals. After you’ve completed the programme, you will have obtained all the knowledge and skills you need to embark on an academic career in fundamental neuroscience.

Careers

The programme also provides you with a solid background for careers in a variety of other settings, which may include the following:

scientific research and policy functions in research institutes

somatic and mental health treatment institutions

forensic institutes

centres for educational research and counselling

insurance providers

government agencies

pharmaceutical, food, and medical technology industries

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anxiety Disorders

Mood Disorders

Advanced Statistics

Clinical Assessment Instruments

Developmental Psychopathology

Eating Disorders

Human Neuroimaging

Psychosis

The Application of Cognitive Methods in Psychopathology Research

Mental Health and Happiness

Psychopharmacology

Psychiatric Epidemiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maastricht, Netherlands

Disciplines

Neuroscience Cognitive Science View 31 other Masters in Neuroscience in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A recent passport picture

A copy of your passport or your EU/EEA identity card: make a copy of the page with your personal details.

A copy of your most recent certified grades transcript and a copy of your certified diploma if you have obtained it.

Letter of motivation, in English, max. 500 words. Make sure to indicate your chosen specialisation at the beginning of the letter.

Provide information about your academic background (Information Sheet Forensic Master + Research Master)

Ask for two academic references. Forms will be automatically uploaded after completion.

University bachelor's degree

Proficiency in English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25100 EUR / year

≈ 25100 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Maastricht

Netherlands

700 - 1170 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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