Program Overview
The Neurosciences at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences taught in English, Spanish over 12 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 Neurosciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, Spanish
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,766 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Barcelona, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Neurosciences 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
- [\'Pathophysiology and Regeneration of Neurological Diseases\', \'Laboratory and Scientific Communication Methodology\', \'Neuroanatomy and Cell Neurobiology\', \'Neurobiology of Cognition and Behaviour\', \'Molecular and Physiological Neurobiology\', "Master\'s dissertation", \'Dr Alfonso Rodríguez Baeza\', \'Dr Esther Udina\', \'Dr Enrique Claro\', \'Dr Jesús Giraldo\', \'Dr Caty Casas\', \'Dr Rubèn López-Vales\', \'Dr Albert Fernández Teruel\', \'Dr Ignacio Morgado\', \'Dr Antonio Armario\', \'Dr Albert Fernández\', \'Dr Vicente Martínez\', \'Dra Berta Gonzàlez de Mingo\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelor\'s degrees in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Psychology, Pharmacy, Medicine, or any area of biosciences. Access is also open to graduates from other countries with comparable qualifications to those above.
Certificate showing level B1 in English on the scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students with no language certificate will be interviewed by the coordinator.
1. Academic transcript (80%)
2. Research experience (20%), shown by:
a) Publications
b) Conference presentations
c) Research projects
d) Research grants
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,766 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,766 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona 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 Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
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University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English, Spanish
- Duration 12 months
