Program Overview
The Interdisciplinary Neuroscience at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Auditory Neuroscience
- Functional Anatomy of the Retina
- Clock Mechanisms in Mammalian Neurons and Neuroendocrine Cells
- Cellular and Molecular Biology of the Circadian System
- Neuropharmacology
- Cellular Physiology of Dopaminergic Neurons
- Neurophysiology and Behaviour
- Developmental Neurobiology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants (national and international students) must hold a Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent in a biomedical, bioscience, other natural sciences, mathematical or psychological field.
- In case the required degree has not been awarded by the time of application, you can still apply if you provide:
- Proof of matriculation
- A detailed certificate of the present status of your studies and the anticipated date of completion of the bachelor program.
- In addition you must have achieved 130 credit points in the bachelor program.
- If not a native speaker the applicant must provide prove of sufficient knowledge of the English language on B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, e.g.:
- TOEFL (ibT) minimum 87
- IELTS minimum 5.5
- A certificate confirming satisfactory knowledge of English based on a Bachelor thesis written in English issued from the faculties of \xc2\x93Biological Science\xc2\x94, \xc2\x93Psychology and Sports\xc2\x94, \xc2\x93Medicine\xc2\x94 or \xc2\x93Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy\xc2\x94 of the Goethe-University.
- An at least one-year-long study or occupational stay in an English-speaking country within the last three years
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-03-18
About Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt, Germany
Goethe University Frankfurt is a public research university located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It was founded in 1914 as a citizens' university, which means it was founded and funded by the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-10-15
- Language English
- Duration 24 months