International Graduate Programme Medical Neurosciences Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

• Freie Universität Berlin
• Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
• Einstein Center for Neurosciences
• Neurasmus Erasmus Mundus Programme
• NeuroCure Cluster of Excellence
• Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine
• Leibniz Institute for Molecular Pharmacology
• Berlin Institute of Health

All courses are taught in English.

The Master's programme covers the breadth of neuroscience from molecular and cellular neurobiology to systems neuroscience and cognition. Since the programme focuses on translational research (bringing findings from the bench to the bedside), special emphasis is given to pathological aspects of neurophysiology and clinical neuroscience.

Stressing the importance of practical experimental skills, hands-on lab training, including the Master's thesis, accounts for 50 percent of the programme. For the theory modules, one third of the time is dedicated to classroom teaching and two thirds of the time is allocated to independent study.

15 January each year for the following winter semester
See our website for details.

Semester 1
Nervous System: Structure, Function and Development (5 CP ECTS)
Neurophysiology (5 CP ECTS)
Data and Statistics (5 CP ECTS)
Critical Thinking in Translational Research (5 CP ECTS)
Lab Rotation 1 + Methods (10 CP ECTS)

Semester 2
Neuropathophysiology (5 CP ECTS)
Neurotransmitter Systems: Pharmacology and Signal Transduction (5 CP ECTS)
Neuronal Systems (5 CP ECTS)
Clinical Neuroscience (5 CP ECTS)
Lab Rotation 2 + Methods (10 CP ECTS)

Semester 3
Advanced Problems and Topics in Neuroscience (5 CP ECTS)
Individual Focus (5 CP ECTS)
Scientific Communication (5 CP ECTS)
Experimental Design (5 CP ECTS)
Lab Rotation 3 + Methods (10 CP ECTS)

Semester 4
Master's thesis (30 CP ECTS)

Lab rotations can be completed at a lab outside of the programme, either in Germany or abroad.

2,500 EUR

Roughly 320 EUR per semester for administrative fees, including public transport within Germany (Deutschland-Semesterticket)

Approx. 750 EUR for accommodation, food and insurance
The actual cost of living will depend on your lifestyle.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as medicine, natural sciences, life sciences or psychology

Applicants have to provide proof of proficiency in English through the TOEFL, IELTS or an equivalent test. English native speakers do not need to provide a language test. There is also no test necessary if the main language of the applicant's current study programme is English.

Details are available here.

15 January each year for the following winter semester
See our website for details.

No

The MSc programme is demanding and time consuming. It generally does not allow for part-time work. Some lab/research work may be funded.

The average rent is about 12 EUR per square metre, depending on the location of your apartment. Student dormitories are usually cheaper. For information on accommodation, from student dormitories to your own apartment, see our website at:
https://medical-neurosciences.charite.de/en/program/resources_and_links/housing/.