Cognitive Neuroscience

full time

Degree
Master of Science
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Berlin

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • Neuropsychology
  • Neuroscience

Focus

Cognitive Neuroscience Master’s degree, Good Scientific Practice in Empirical Work, Cognitive Neuroscience Berlin, Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry of the Central Nervous System, Psychology and Neuroscience Master’s degree, Brain and Cognition Master’s degree, Neurocognitive methods such as EEG, eye tracking, TMS and (f)MRI programming, data analysis and visualisation, Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry of the Central Nervous System, Practical application of neurocognitive measurement methods and data-based analysis, Neurostimulation for Medical Applications

Target group

- Graduates of a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Psychotherapy Neuroscience or Cognitive Science
- Graduates of psychologically oriented Cognitive Science, biomedical or natural Science programmes
- Graduates of computer Science or data-oriented degree programmes

Annotation

The Master’s programme in Cognitive Neuroscience (MSc) taught in English at MSB combines psychology, neuroscience and data-driven technologies with a strong focus on experimental work, data analysis and research on consciousness and neurostimulation. Over four semesters of full-time study, students acquire advanced methodological and theoretical competencies and are prepared for research-oriented careers in fields such as medical research, e-health, data science, medical technology or subsequent doctoral studies.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

- Eligibility to study in Master’s programmes in accordance with Section 10 of the Berlin Higher Education Act (BerlHG).
- A successfully completed Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Psychotherapy, Neuroscience, or in the fields of Psychological and Cognitive Science, Biomedical Science, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Computer Science and data-oriented subjects, or a related field with at least 180 credit points.
- English language skills at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR) are required.

There is no minimum grade requirement for studying at MSB. Following your application, we will assess your personal motivation in an individual admission interview.

Lecture period

  • 01.04.2026 - 30.09.2026
  • 01.10.2026 - 30.04.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

Not applicable

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

795.00 EUR / Month

More information regarding tuition fees

- Study mode/duration: full-time / 4 semesters
- Enrolment fee: one-time EUR 100
- Tuition fees for the Cognitive Neuroscience (MSc) programme amount to a total of EUR 19,080.

Languages of instruction

Main language

English