Overview

This English-language, Translational Neuroscience from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is consecutive to a Bachelor's programme and is aimed at students who are interested in research in the field of basic and clinical neuroscience.

Key features

Neuroscience is a rapidly growing field of science with great relevance to society. Basic research has provided valuable insights into the development, aging, function, and dysfunction of the brain and has shown multiple ways to modulate brain processes.

Students at Translational Neuroscience from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf will:

gain knowledge in basic research that has provided valuable insights into the development, aging, function and dysfunction of the brain and has shown ways to modulate brain processes.

develop new diagnostic methods and therapies for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive Sciences

Mind-Brain

Neurophilosophy

Neuroscience

Brain Activity

Medical Imaging

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Düsseldorf, Germany

Disciplines

Neuroscience Translation & Interpreting View 3 other Masters in Translation & Interpreting in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

The entry and admission is conditional on completion of a university study programme in a relevant subject with a regular study duration of at least six semesters (equivalent to 180 ECTS credit points) with a final grade of 2.0 or better (German grading system).

Regarded as relevant is a university study programme in a Neuroscience or Natural Science subject (e.g. BSc in Biology) or a similar qualification or a study programme of Human Medicine at a German or foreign higher education institution with following in lectures (l), practicals (p) or exercises (e) acquired credit points (cp):

4 credit points in cell and molecular biology or

4 credit points in biochemistry or

4 credit points in biopsychology or

4 credit points in physiology and/or anatomy/neuroanatomy

at least 2 credit points form practical experience should be available.

Furthermore, proficiency in English is required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

At HHU, there is no tuition fee for study programmes. However, the so-called “semester fee” (approx.€ 300) is a compulsary charge all students pay each semester

Living costs

Düsseldorf

Germany

996 - 1318 EUR / month

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