The Elite MSc “Translational Neuroscience”
The Elite MSc Program “Translational Neuroscience” is a research-oriented, interdisciplinary training program at the Faculty of Medicine that qualifies its students to effectively address the challenges in neurosciences. The study program (in English) addresses national and international students with a Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry or in other life science studies or in psychology.
Quick Facts
Duration | 2 Years |
Start Date | October |
Semester Contribution | €156 (Student Services fee: 72.00 € + semester ticket: 84 €) |
Location | Würzburg, Germany |
The Elite MSc Program is based on grown synergies between basic research and clinical practice including neurobiologists, neuroanatomists, neurophysiologists, neurologists, psychologists and psychiatrists from the Faculties of Medicine and the Faculty of Human Sciences at the University of Würzburg. The students are trained for a patient-centered neuroscientific research at the interface of previously separate fields of neurobiology, neurology, biopsychology and psychiatry.
Our students encouraged and educated to develop creative ideas and methodological approaches essential for novel breakthroughs in diagnostic and therapeutic developments. Thus, molecular principles and modular concept development in experimental and clinical research are focused on in the Elite MSc Program. Moreover, self-dependence and individual responsibility in scientific practice are conveyed to enable the students to fulfil the requirements in scientific society and careers in the international context.
Application process
Round 1: Application: 15.01 – 15.03 every year
Round 2: Invigilated online aptitude exam (April/May)
Round 3: online aptitude interviews (May/June)
Final Admission result provided end of June beginning of July.
What our students say
"The master program "Translational Neuroscience" was a fantastic opportunity to get a widespread, yet really detailed overview about the main aspects and cutting-edge research tracks in neuroscience. We had the chance to learn from excellent professors in the lectures, and accompany skilled & eager young researchers in the practical sessions and internships. The structure was solid and provided a strong basis, but still allowed for wonderful individualization through many diverse elective courses.
I strongly recommend this program to every future scientist with a passion for neuroscientific research!"
Ahmed Abdelwahab
Graduated in 2018
Why study with us?
High Quality Teaching
The central task in teaching is the provision of research-based professional expertise and
competences to prepare students for the professional world and broaden their individual educational horizons.
Research Excellence
The JMU hosts highly renowned interdisciplinary research centers such as the Biocenter,
the Research Center for Infectious Diseases, the R. Virchow Center for Experimental Biomedicine, and the W. C. Röntgen Research Center. New specialized centers such as the Comprehensive Heart Failure Centre, the Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Center for Mental Health, and the Center for Personalized Molecular Immunotherapy were established.
Career Support
The Career Center is highly interconnected and assists students preparing their future career.
General information for all students is complemented by individual consultancy and mentoring.