Applied Cognitive Neuroscience
What are the latest trends in cognitive neuroscience? How do you develop practical applications based on fundamental research? Do you want to bridge the gap between the lab and the world?
You will study current trends in cognitive neuroscience by reading the latest research papers. You will take a researcher’s perspective and critically evaluate cutting-edge research. How solid are claims made by researchers and companies? And how can we take the latest trends even further?
In addition, you will learn to apply theories and methods from cognitive neuroscience to real-world scenarios: economic decision making, education, marketing, clinical practice, policymaking, etc. During the master, you will combine your scientific knowledge and your creativity to develop your own project that brings cognitive neuroscience from the lab into the world.
Finally, you will acquire the skills for designing, programming, and conducting cognitive-neuroscience experiments; and you will learn how to analyze complex data sets. Through hands-on experience, you will gain practical skills that are crucial in today's job market, both in academia and business.
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Besides two core courses ('Trends in Cognitive Neuroscience' and 'Applied Cognitive Neuroscience'), one skills course ('Data Collection and Analysis for Cognitive Neuroscience'), and a master thesis/ internship, you can choose from a broad range of elective courses.
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Job prospects
After you have finished the master Applied cognitive neuroscience, you will be able to work with human data in the broadest sense, and this is a unique set of skills that is relevant in many areas of today's job market.
For example, you will be able to
And finally, but just as importantly, you will have a deeper understanding of the human mind.
Job examples
• Researcher: Graduates are well prepared for a career as researcher, for example as PhD student at a university, but also in the private (Philips, Unilever) or government sector (ministries, TNO), or with NGOs(SWOV)
• Advisor/Consultant: You can use your skills and knowledge to advise companies, NGOs of the government about the latest developments in cognitive psychology and psychophysiology, for example in the context of human-computer interaction, or on recent developments such as neuromarketing.
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Language test
Non-native English speakers must moreover provide evidence of satisfactory results for one of the standard tests. See https://www.rug.nl/(...)ing/taaleisen-engels
Previous education
To be eligible for admission to this master, you need to hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (or with a strong focus on Psychology) from a Research University, based on wide psychological knowledge and skills, as well advanced statistical and methodological knowledge and skills. Always check www.rug.nl/gmw/psychology/education/master/application-and-admission for the exact requirements and admission procedures for your previous education.
Application deadline
EU/EEA students 01 December/ 01 February
01 March / 01 September 2021
01 December 2021 01 February 2022
non-EU/EEA students 01 March 2021 01 September 2021
01 November 2021 01 February 2022
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Groningen
Social Sciences
Master of Science in Psychology
English
Full-time
Duration of study: 12 months
Tuition fees EU: 2209 EUR / year
Tuition fees Non EU: 16201 EUR / year
Groningen
Social Sciences
Master of Science in Psychology
English
Full-time
Duration of study: 12 months
Tuition fees EU: 2209 EUR / year
Tuition fees Non EU: 16201 EUR / year
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