Program Overview
The Neurosciences at University of Bonn 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 Neurosciences 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 6
- Location: Bonn, Germany
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
- Neurophysiology of Sensory Systems
- Neuroethology: Neural Basis of Behaviour and Sensory Perception
- Cellular and Behavioural Genetics
- Environment and Behaviour: Neuroethology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Developmental Neurobiology, Stem Cells and Neuroregeneration
- Cellular Neurobiology
- Environment and Behaviour: Behavioural Ecology
- Principles of Neural Information Processing
- Neurogenetics
- Neuropharmacology
- Environment and Behaviour: Cognition and Behaviour
- Behavioural Ecology Theory
- Protein missfolding and aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases
- Neuroanatomy
- Decision Neuroscience
- Compulsory practical trainings
- Functional analyses of sensory systems
- Neural Stem Cells
- Molecular Neurobiology
- Clinical Neuropsychology
- Neurophysics
- Training in Cellular Neurobiology of Disease
- Neuromorphology: Cell Culture Techniques in Developmental Neurobiology
- Functional Analyses of Excitable Membranes
- Molecular Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Functional fMRI for the Investigation of Cognitive Functions
- Neuromodulators in Animal Behaviour
- Animal Sensory Physiology
- Signal transduction studies with dyes, light-driven proteins and genetically encoded biosensors
- Molecular Mechanisms of Synaptic Functions
- Training in Behavioural Ecology
- Impact of mitochondrial DNA mutations on neurodegenerative diseases
- Cognitive neuroscience of memory - EEG and fMRI
- Neuroscience of Emotion
- Epigenetics
- Extracellular Human Electrophyiology
- Cellular Neurobiology of Epilepsy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English knowledge: An English proficiency certificate is mandatory for application! English as first language or paper TOEFL min. 550, or PC TOEFL min. 213, internet TOEFL (iBT) min. 79, respectively or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (e.g. a proven longer stay in an English speaking country). The test must have been completed not more than two years before the course starts. English as Medium of Instruction is not sufficient.
Without one of the aforementioned official proves of your English level, your application will be declared as \'incomplete\' and will not be considered for evaluation. By the given deadline, you need to provide a copy of your English certificate or Proof of registration to the exam if you take the exam after MSc Neurosciences application deadline. In the second case, please note that you will have to transmit the language certificate by May 31st the latest.
Working knowledge of German is necessary for daily private activities, German courses are strongly recommended.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 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
Mar, 2027
About University of Bonn
University of Bonn
Bonn, Germany
public research university located in Bonn, Germany
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
