Cognitive Neuroscience (M.Sc.) m/w/d

Quick overview 

• Start of program: October 1 (winter semester)
• Type/duration of program: Full-time/4 semesters
• Tuition fees: 795 euros/month
• Enrollment fee: One-time fee of 100 euros
• Degree: Master of Science
• Practical experience: Research internship
• Language of instruction: English

What is Cognitive Neuroscience?
Cognitive Neuroscience investigates how perception, thinking, emotion and consciousness arise in the brain, bringing together psychology, neuroscience and technology. Using experimental methods and modern techniques, it studies the neural basis of human experience and translates these insights into medical applications and innovations in areas such as artificial intelligence and precision medicine.

Why study Cognitive Neuroscience?
The English-taught master’s programme Cognitive Neuroscience (M.Sc.) provides the scientific and methodological skills to conduct responsible independent research and shape the interface between brain, consciousness and technology. It is designed for students who want to combine curiosity about the human mind with rigorous research and contribute to future topics in medicine, technology and society.

Study concept
Cognitive Neuroscience – systematic, practice-oriented, guided to success. A structured, hands-on programme with close supervision for those who want to do their own research, take responsibility and drive innovation.

The programme offers:

• Admission without numerus clausus via selection interview
• Clear curriculum and individual academic support
• Targeted exam preparation
• Preparation for a PhD and demanding professional roles

Career paths

• Universities and non-university medical research institutions
• Medical technology and the future field of e‑health
• Data management, data analytics and data science
• Medical and quality management
• Start-ups, especially in wellbeing and health tech
• Innovation fields such as neuromarketing or brain–computer interfaces

Study contents

How is Cognitive Neuroscience studied at MSB?
Research-oriented, data-driven, practice-based. The programme focuses on experimental work and the analysis of complex data. Students learn to measure and evaluate neural and physiological processes and interpret them in a scientific context.

Main topics include:

• Experiments and data analysis
• Anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the central nervous system
• Neurocognitive methods such as EEG, eye tracking, TMS and (f)MRI
• Programming, data analysis and visualisation
• Functions of human consciousness
• Neurostimulation for medical applications
• Good scientific practice in empirical research

Our focus: methods, data, consciousness and neurostimulation

• Planning and conducting experiments to the highest research and ethical standards
• Practical use of neurocognitive measurement methods and data-based analysis
• Developing an independent scientific research profile
• Precision medicine: using individual differences to optimise treatments
• Empirical consciousness research and targeted neurostimulation

Clearly structured. Research-focused. Future-oriented.
The Cognitive Neuroscience (M.Sc.) programme systematically prepares you for research and development. In the first year, you deepen key topics in cognitive psychology and expand your data-analytic skills; in the second year, you define your own specialisations, gain lab and research experience and apply your knowledge in the master’s thesis.

Interdisciplinary learning – innovative research
Modern Neuro and Data Labs, involvement in ongoing research projects and close personal supervision create ideal conditions for your success. At MSB, Cognitive Neuroscience is taught in an interdisciplinary way, in close collaboration with psychology and human medicine.