Biomedical Neuroscience
The study program “Biomedical Neuroscience” offers a research-oriented education in the field of neuroscience as well as in neuropsychiatric diseases. Teaching of theoretical knowledge and practical skills is performed using innovative teaching methods. A personalized mentoring program ensures intensive supervision of the students. Through exchange programs, for example with the Hebrew University in Jerusalem the students can gain international experience.
| Degree | Master of Science |
| Duration of study | Four semesters |
| Place of study | Munich |
| Admission requirements | Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the field of natural science, such as biology, chemistry, molecular medicine, physics or medical state examination. |
| Course language | English |
| Application deadline | May 31st Apply now |
| Begin of studies | Winter semester |
| Head | Prof. Dr. Pascal Berberat, Prof. Dr. Arthur Konnerth, Prof. Dr. Thomas Misgeld |
| Coordinator | Dr. Silke Herzer Contact the coordinator |
| Further information | Website Biomedical Neuroscience |
The program offers unique research-oriented training opportunities in biomedical neuroscience to a small group of selected students holding a bachelor´s or equivalent degree in the field of natural science. This includes both theoretical background and technical skills for commonly used experimental approaches in basic and clinical neuroscience research.
Die Inhalte umfassen die zelluläre und systemische Neurobiologie, die molekulare Neurobiochemie und -genetik sowie die Erforschung neuropsychiatrischer Erkrankungen. Im Rahmen von Forschungspraktika werden die Studentinnen und Studenten in laufende wissenschaftliche Projekte der beteiligten Institutionen, unter anderem auch im Rahmen des „SyNergy“-Exzellenzclusters, eingebunden.
Eine wichtige Rolle spielt die Vermittlung von Schlüsselqualifikationen, wie Datenanalyse, Statistik, wissenschaftliche Ethik, Management und Kommunikation. Durch die interdisziplinär Ausbildung erwerben die Studierenden vertieftes biomedizinisches Wissen im Bereich der Neurowissenschaften und schließen damit die Lücke zwischen der medizinischen und einer rein naturwissenschaftlichen Ausbildung.
Künftige Fortschritte in der neurologischen Forschung hängen davon ab, junge Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler auszubilden, die fundiertes Wissen in neurowissenschaftlichen Grundlagen und neurologischen Krankheitsmechanismen haben.
Prof. Dr. Thomas Misgeld
Individual supervision and early internationalization
Based on the interdisciplinary training the program offers students the possibility to focus on their individual research interests within their lab internships. Students will be assigned to personal mentors who will guide and support their academic progress with regard to their personal interests, as well as career prospects. They will be ideal candidates for the numerous PhD-programs offered in this field. Furthermore, pharmaceutical and biotech industry have a high demand for graduates with an in-depth understanding of basic as well as translational neuroscience.
