Elite Master's Programme: Biomedical Neuroscience (MSc) Technical University of Munich

Elite Network of Bavaria (Elitenetzwerk Bayern)

All courses in the Master's programme are conducted exclusively in English.

The Biomedical Neuroscience programme is an interdisciplinary course of study, executed by lecturers from both natural science institutes and clinicians and clinical scientists. The aim of the programme is to provide an in-depth education in basic neuroscience and neuropsychiatric diseases, covering both theoretical foundations and practical technical skills required for commonly used experimental methods in basic and clinical research. Teaching is a blend of theoretical instruction and hands-on classes, incorporating project-oriented scientific work in the laboratories of participating institutes. In addition to core neuroscience topics, the curriculum also includes training in data analysis, scientific ethics, management, and communication.

The qualification profile of the graduates includes a deep understanding of brain function and structure, from molecules and cells to large-scale circuits, behaviour, and the mechanisms and treatment strategies of different neuropsychiatric diseases. Through lab rotations and practical scientific work, students will become familiar with the most relevant technologies in both basic and clinical research, enhancing their capabilities in the field of neuroscience.

Graduates of the programme will be able to evaluate scientific data and apply appropriate statistical methods. Given the growing demand in the field, MSc BmN programme graduates will have excellent career prospects in academic research, clinical settings, and industry.

In a nutshell:

• Elite MSc training in biomedical neuroscience for natural science and medical students
• Unique expertise at TUM closely linked to the Excellence Initiative and DZNE
• Excellent resources via TUM strategy to develop neurosciences and medical education
• Early hands-on courses as an integral training element
• Innovative scientific-didactic approach
• Institutionalised international collaboration with ELSC / Hebrew University
• Close integration with existing, international, top-level PhD programmes for further academic development
• “Frontier science” with excellent career prospects in academia and industry

May 31 for admission to the upcoming winter semester

Please refer to the following website for more information on tuition fees at TUM: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees/tuition.

First semester

• Molecular Neuroscience
• Cellular Neuroscience
• Neuroanatomy and Neuropathology
• Molecular Biology and Omics Approaches
• Microscopy of Nervous System Structure
• Scientific Practice
• Life & Science: Cultural Studies and Humanities for the Neuro- and Life Sciences
• Data Acquisition, Analysis, and Presentation

Second semester

• Nervous System and Circuit Development
• Systems Neurology and Neuroscience
• Nervous System Disorders and Treatment
• Computational Analysis and Modelling
• Neuroimaging and Electrophysiology
• Scientific Practice
• Life & Science: Cultural Studies and Humanities for the Neuro- and Life Sciences
• Data Acquisition, Analysis, and Presentation

Third semester

• Qualifying Colloquium
• Lab Rotation (I–II)
• Data Acquisition, Analysis, and Presentation

Fourth semester

• Master's Thesis and Colloquium

6,000 EUR

Please refer to the following website for more information on tuition fees at TUM: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees/tuition.

Please refer to this page for more details: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees.

To cover personal expenses while studying in Munich, a budget of at least 900 EUR per month is recommended.

Please refer to the following page for more information: https://www.studentenwerk-muenchen.de/en/international/international-students-in-munich/in-preparation/cost-of-living/.

To be eligible to apply to the MSc Biomedical Neuroscience programme, applicants will be required to have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a natural science field such as biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, or physics from a university that is rated H+ on the Anabin database.

Alternatively, candidates who have completed at least five years of medical studies and have passed the second part of the state examination in medicine or veterinary medicine are also eligible to apply.

To demonstrate English language proficiency, one of the following certificates is required:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) min. 88 points
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) min. band score of 6.5
• CAE (Cambridge Advanced English): with Grades A, B, C
• CPE (Cambridge Proficiency English) with Grades A, B, C
• At least 10 credits in English-language modules completed during undergraduate studies

May 31 for admission to the upcoming winter semester

Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them. You can find more information on waivers and scholarships here:
https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees/tuition/scholarships-and-waivers
https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees-and-financial-aid/scholarships/.

Please refer to the following page for more details: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/during-your-studies/living-and-working/jobs-and-internships.

Finding accommodation in Munich can be challenging, but it is certainly possible! The Technical University of Munich (TUM) offers support to students and staff in their search for housing by providing personalised advice, in-house listings, and valuable information to help secure a place to call your own.

For more information, see:
https://www.tum.de/en/studies/during-your-studies/living-and-working/accommodations.

Financial support for German language courses is available.

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe’s leading research universities, with around 550 professors, 41,000 students, and 10,000 academic and non-academic staff. Its focus areas are the engineering sciences, natural sciences, life sciences and medicine, combined with economics and social sciences. TUM acts as an entrepreneurial university that promotes talents and creates value for society, in that it profits from having strong partners in science and industry. It is represented worldwide with the TUM Asia campus in Singapore as well as offices in Beijing, Brussels, Cairo, Mumbai, San Francisco, and São Paulo. Nobel Prize winners and inventors such as Rudolf Diesel, Carl von Linde, and Rudolf Mößbauer have done research at TUM. In 2006, 2012, and 2019, it won recognition as a German "Excellence University". In international rankings, TUM regularly places among the best universities in Germany.

Munich is a city with a cosmopolitan, international outlook. In all areas of life - from economy to science, culture to sport, nightlife to nature - people from all over the world are drawn to Munich’s creative, dynamic happening lifestyle. TUM’s historic campus is located right in the middle of the city’s museum quarter. You can go straight from a conference at a major company’s HQ to the peaceful expanse of the “English Gardens.” Germany’s largest university sports community is based in the Olympic Park. From the roof terrace of TUM’s city campus, the Alps look close enough to touch, and the clear waters of the Bavarian lakes are just an hour away.