Program Overview
The Neuroscience and Cognition at Utrecht University 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 Neuroscience and Cognition programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands 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 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Neuroscience and Cognition 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
- Fundamentals of neuroscience and cognition
- Social and affective neuroscience
- Neurocognition of memory and attention
- Fundamentals of neuroscience and cognition
- Communication in neuroscience
- Ethology and welfare
- Bioinformatics in neuroscience: a web-based approach
- Introducing life sciences
- Life sciences seminar
- Entrepreneurship and innovation in life sciences & health seminar
- Communicating life sciences
- Academic writing
- History of medicine and the biomedic
- Career orientation & professionalisation
- Science and society
- English for academic purposes
- Laboratory animal sciences
- Radiation safety
- Basics of biostatistics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelors degree in Biology, Physics, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Veterinary sciences, Pharmaceutical sciences, and can demonstrate:
- In depth knowledge and insight in the field of neuroscience and/or cognition.
- Basic knowledge of biostatistics.
- Mastery of methods and techniques in the above mentioned areas.
- Proof of your proficiency in English (CAE- Level B, CPC- Grade C).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Utrecht University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Utrecht University
Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
