Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology
University of Padova Rank ##4 in Italy (QS 2024)Program Overview
The Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology at University of Padova 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 Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy 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
- Tuition: EUR 2,415 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,415 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Padua, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology 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
- Advanced Social Psychology and Social Neuroscience
- Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
- New concepts in cognitive psychology
- Principles of Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging techniques
- New trends in Neuroscience
- Neurolinguistics and aphasiology
- Clinical Neuropsychology
- Affective Neuroscience and Psychopathology
- Neuroanatomy
- Neurology
- Psichiatry and Psychopharmacology
- Forensic Neuroscience
- Non invasive brain stimulation
- Electroencephalography recording and analyzing
- Clinical neuropsychology: assessment
- Kinematical recordings of movement
- Psychophysiological assessment
- Computational Neuroscience
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The MSc\xc2\x92s has\xc2\xa0a restricted number of places:
\n- 30 for EU citizens
- 8 for non-EU citizens\nresiding abroad (2 places are\nreserved for Chinese students)
Admission requirements are:
\n- first-cycle degree (BA/BSc) in Psychology in Italy or a BA/BSc degree\nequal to a \xc2\xa0first-cycle degree (BA/BSc)\nin Psychology in Italy
- B2 level of English. (Mandatory certification by 31 July)
Candidates will be further\nassessed on their:
\n- CV and motivational letter
- Letters of recommendation
The Board may also invite\ncandidates to take a Skype interview.
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Non-EU candidates\nresiding abroad must present their pre-enrolment application at the Italian\nEmbassy of their country.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,415 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,415 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,415 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,415 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Padova 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 University of Padova
University of Padova
Padova, Italy
University of Padova (Università degli Studi di Padova) is one of the oldest and most prestigious public research universities in the world, founded in 1222 in Padua, Veneto, Italy, with a long...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months