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Master of Science in Neuroscience
Master of Science in Neuroscience
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 20
ADDRESS: NTNU, Faculty of Medicine, NTNU
P.O. Box 8905NO-7491
Trondheim, Norway
PHONE: +47 73 55 04 00
EMAIL: studie
@
medisin.ntnu.no
URL: www.ntnu.edu/studies/msneur
STUDY ADVISORS:
anni.bjerkhagen
@
ntnu.no
lars.gronflaten
@
ntnu.no
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND
APPLICATION DEADLINE: see page 1.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
One of the greatest challenges of the
21st century is to understand how mental
activity arises in the brain. What is the
neural basis for psychological pheno-
mena like thoughts, emotions, ideas,
memories and problem-solving? Neuros-
cience technology is rapidly developing,
and progress in gene technology, elec-
tronics and data processing now allows
researchers to relate microscopic activity
in individual cells and cell populations
directly to mental activity and disease.
This development not only lays the
foundation for a better understanding of
human cognition, but also contributes
to preventing and treating diseases in
the nervous system. Disorders of the
nervous system are among the most
common reasons for hospitalization in
Norway. About 30 percent of the popu-
lation will be struck by some disturb-
ance in the brain, such as Alzheimer’s
disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke,
schizophrenia, depression, multiple
sclerosis or chronic pain disorders. As
many of these disorders are age-related,
the number of affected individuals will
increase due to the rising share of the
elderly in the population.
Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary
research field, including disciplines such
as biology, chemistry, mathematics,
medicine, philosophy, physics and psy-
chology. The aim of the MSc programme
is to provide students with state-of-the-
art education in all essential disciplines
relevant for neuroscience.
STUDY ENVIRONMENT
Students will get access to high-tech
laboratory environments, and modern
reading and lecture rooms, computer
laboratories and library facilities at Øya
Campus in Trondheim.
Since it is an international programme
you will meet fellow students with
different ethnical backgrounds. The MSc
programme also provides an opportunity
to develop your skills in the English
language.
CAREER PROSPECTS
The MSc offers both a basic introduction
to a new research area and training
in research methodology. Graduates
will be able to apply for positions at a
wide range of educational and research
institutions. The methodological intro-
duction also provides a good background
for positions in research and teaching
administration, academic journalism
and medical publishing. Completion of
the master’s degree is a qualification for
study at PhD level.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The admission requirements for the
Master of Science in Neuroscience are
currently under revision. Updated ad-
mission requirements will be published
on our webpage: www.ntnu.edu/studies/
msneur/admission
ADVANTAGES
The MSc programme is the first of
its kind in Norway, and it offers a
comprehensive and coherent education
in Neuroscience. It is embedded in
strong research environments at NTNU,
including the Centre for the Biology
of Memory and the Kavli Institute for
Systems Neuroscience. In addition,
the MSc programme builds on strong
clinical research in major neurological
and psychiatric disorders.
EXAMPLES OF SPECIALIZATION
Topics of the master’s thesis have
included memory, navigation, senses,
brain metabolism and neurotoxicity, to
mention just a few. Visit our webpage
for a list of past master's theses in
Neuroscience.
Are you wondering how thoughts and emotions arise in the
nerve cells in the brain? Do you want to use a wide range of
methods from the natural sciences to investigate how the brain
works, and what goes wrong when disease occurs? If so,
NTNU’s interdisciplinary MSc in Neuroscience is the right
choice for you.
Photo: Geir Mogen