Overview

Students of the Master's Degree Programme in Human Neuroscience at the University of Turku will get a deep understanding of human brain function. They will learn non-invasive imaging methods to investigate brain activation and structure as well as behavioural methods to measure human cognition and performance. The programme gives a strong foundation to work as a human neuroscience expert in various industries requiring knowledge and skills to tackle the complex brain-behaviour issues.

Graduates are expected to find jobs, for example, in companies developing novel health and game products, and in customised marketing research. The programme also gives a strong basis to continue studies towards a PhD.

Job Options

This interdisciplinary programme provides you with broad knowledge to use behavioural methods, non-invasive brain imaging, and structural brain measures as indices of the complex brain-behaviour relationship in different settings.

The programme gives a strong basis to pursue a career as a human neuroscience expert. For example, you can:

work in medical companies and drug development,
work in health and game industries,

pursue a PhD position.

Career in research

Master of Science degree provides you with eligibility for PhD studies. Graduates from the Programme are eligible to apply for a position in the University of Turku Graduate School, UTUGS. The Graduate School consists of doctoral programmes, which cover all disciplines and doctoral candidates of the University.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Brain Imaging Methods

Clinical Neuroscience

Behavioral Methods to measure human cognition, perception, consciousness and performance

Data Analysis

Elective Courses

Human Neuroscience Seminars consisting of seminars related to lab presentations, thesis and future career opportunities

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Turku, Finland

Disciplines

Neuroscience Cognitive Science

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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62

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6.5

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General requirements

You are an eligible applicant if:

you have a nationally recognised first cycle degree (normally a Bachelor’s) from an accredited higher education institution,
your degree corresponds to min 180 ECTS (European credits) or to 3 years of full-time study,

your degree is in a relevant field for the programme applied. For Human Neuroscience, relevant fields include: psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science; medical sciences, biomedicine, biochemistry; life sciences, biology, physics; computer science, mathematics, statistics; engineering.

Degrees in other fields may be suitable depending on your study history and plans.

You provide proof of English language skills:

IELTS: min overall 6.5, writing 6.0+

TOEFL iBT: min overall 92, writing 22+ (tests before 21 Jan 2026); overall 4.5, writing 4+ (tests after 21 Jan 2026)

Other accepted tests: C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency, PTE, YKI.

Full language and degree requirements are available on the university website.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10000 EUR / year

≈ 10000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No tuition fee for citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland, for citizens of non-EU/EEA countries €10,000/academic year

Living costs

Turku

Finland

775 - 1128 EUR / month

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

Funding

The University of Turku supports motivated students with generous scholarships for all Master’s level studies, for students who are subject to tuition fees.

Scholarships, based on academic merits, cover 50% of the tuition fee for the following study year if requirements are met.
It is not possible to get a scholarship to cover the tuition fee for the first year, but an Early Bird discount of €2,000 is available for applicants who accept their study offer and pay within the set timeframe.

There is a separate application process for the merit scholarships. The admission services of the University will invite all eligible applicants to apply for the scholarship when the application round opens.

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