1. About MSc BmN
Duration of Study/Credits/Language
4 semesters /120 credits, full-time program/English
Degree Type
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equiv. in the field of natural science such as biology, chemistry, molecular medicine, physics or medical state examination (if applicable)
- Adequate knowledge of the English language
- Passing the selection procedure
Regulations
- FPSO dt. Fachprüfungs- und Studienordnung für den Elite-Masterstudiengang Biomedical Neuroscience
- FPSO engl. Academic and Examination Regulations for the Elite Master’s Degree Program Biomedical Neuroscience
- Study-Program-Documentation
Objectives
Neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders are on a rise in developed societies, so further expansion of research and development in neurology-related health care and biomedicine is to be anticipated. Biomedical Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary program executed by lectures from natural science institutes as well as from clinicians and clinical scientists. Aim of the program is an intensive education in the field of basic neuroscience and neuro-psychiatric diseases. This includes both the theoretical background and the technical skills for commonly used experimental approaches in basic and clinical research. Teaching is performed in a combination of theory and hands on classes and includes project oriented scientific work in the laboratories of the participation institutes. Furthermore additional qualification like data analysis, scientific ethics, management and communication are part of the curriculum.
Career Profile
The qualification profile of the graduates includes an in depth understanding of brain function and structure, from molecules and cells to large-scale circuits, behavior and the mechanisms and treatment strategies of different neuropsychiatric diseases. Through their lab rotations and practical scientific work, the graduates will be familiar with the most relevant technologies for basic and clinical research and with their capabilities in the field of neuroscience. Furthermore the graduates will be able to evaluate scientific data and apply appropriated statistical tests. Hence our graduates will enter a growth market – so the career prospects of the graduates of the MSc-BmN program will be extremely good in basic academic research, clinical settings and in industry.
2. Curriculum
The curriculum consists of the following modules (hands-on classes are italicised):
1. Semester
Molecular Neuroscience 5 credits
Cellular Neuroscience 5 credits
Neuroanatomy and Neuropathology 5 credits
Mol. biology and -omics approaches 5 credits
Microscopy of nervous system structure 5 credits
Computational analysis and modelling 2.5 credits
Scientific practice 1 credit
Life & Science 1.5 credits
Lab visit I 1 credit
2. Semester
Systems and behavior 5 credits
Pathophysiology of circuits and systems 5 credits
Nervous system disorders and treatment 5 credits
Computational analysis and modelling 2.5 credits
Neuroimaging and electrophysiology 5 credits
Scientific practice 1 credit
Life & Science 1.5 credits
Lab visit II 1 credit
3. Semester
Lab visits III-IV 2 credits
Lab rotation I-II 24 credits
Qualifying colloquium 2 credits
4. Semester
Master thesis and colloquium 30 credits
