Overview

Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary research field, including disciplines such as biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, medicine, philosophy, physics, psychology and statistics. Neuroscientific problems and hypotheses are explored in different research groups at NTNU, through studies of humans, animal models and biochemical systems. This is also reflected in the wide range of available master's thesis projects.

What can you become?

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)'s interdisciplinary MSc in Neuroscience is suitable for students motivated towards research or teaching in neuroscience in particular, or the natural sciences in general. The introduction to experimental and analytical methods is relevant to other academic areas as well.

Graduated master's students can also apply for a wide range of positions, including:

Science teacher
Lecturer
Research and teaching administrator
Adviser in public and government institutions
Laboratory technician
Research assistant
Academic journalist
Medical writer for medical communication
Clinical data manager (working with different databases)
Patent agent

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy/Neuroanatomy
Development
Mathematical Modeling
Memory
Navigation
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Sensory Processing
Statistical Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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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

Trondheim, Norway

Disciplines

Neuroscience

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The MSc in Neuroscience is suitable for students motivated towards research in Neuroscience in particular or the natural sciences in general. Some previous basic knowledge of Neuroscience and/or Cell and Molecular Biology is highly recommended.

Admission to the MSc in Neuroscience requires a bachelor's degree (or an equivalent 3-year higher education) in one of the following disciplines:

Neuroscience
Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science
Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science
Psychology

Other relevant disciplines, combined with or including course work in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Neuroscience and/or Physics, may be accepted after an individual evaluation of the applicant's qualifications. An average grade equal to or higher than the Norwegian "C" is required.

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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

198800 NOK / year

≈ 198800 NOK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Trondheim

Norway

10387 - 16650 NOK / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Trondheim

Funding

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