Program Overview

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Introduction to the Neuroscience Master's Program

The master's program in Neuroscience is designed to meet the challenges of modern neuroscience through an interdisciplinary approach. The program aims to convey and broaden expertise at the interfaces between molecular and cellular neurobiology, experimental and theoretical neuroscience, cognitive biology, and clinical aspects of neuroscience.

Program Details

• Degree Programme Code: 066 232
• Duration: 4 semesters / 120 ECTS credits
• Language: English
• Selection procedure: Information about the selection procedure is available.
• English language requirements: Applicants must meet the English language requirements.

Admission Procedure

The admission procedure includes a selection process. Information about previous studies is also available:

• Eligible degree programs:
  • Biology (Bachelor program at the University of Vienna) with specialization in:
    • Microbiology & Genetics
    • Molecular Biology

Study Programme

The degree program comprises seven compulsory modules:

• Fundamentals of Molecular Biology
• Basic Neuroscience
• Advanced Neuroscience 1 & 2
• Complementary Scientific Skills for Neuroscientists
• Scientific Practice
• Research Proposal Students complete the degree program with a master's thesis and its public defense.

Modules

The program includes the following modules:

• MNEU I. Fundamentals of Molecular Biology (15 ECTS)
• MNEU II. Basic Neuroscience (8 ECTS)
• MNEU III. Advanced Neuroscience I (15 ECTS)
• MNEU III: Experimental Neuroscience Part 1 (VU/10 ECTS)
• MNEU III: Experimental Neuroscience Part 2 (VU/5 ECTS)
• MNEU IV. Advanced Neuroscience II (17 ECTS)
• MNEU V. Complementary Scientific Skills for Neuroscientists (10 ECTS)
• MNEU VI. Scientific Practice (20 ECTS)
• MNEU VII. Research Proposal (5 ECTS)

Career Opportunities

Graduates are qualified to pursue a career in various occupational fields, including:

• Academic career at universities and other academic research institutions
• Project staff in biological, medical, and industrial research projects
• Knowledge management, laboratory organization, and quality control
• Patent sector at the national and international level and in companies
• Academic communication
• Consulting
• Subject-specific teaching at post-secondary educational institutions
• Technical professions requiring high analytical skills
• Professions in the pharmacological industry

Continuing Education

Information about continuing education is available, including:

• Center for Doctoral Studies
• Alumni of the University of Vienna
• Postgraduate Center
• Uniport - career service of the University of Vienna