Program Overview

International Graduate Program Medical Neurosciences

The Charité offers an international two-year Master's Program in Medical Neurosciences. The Berlin, Germany academic setting of basic and medical sciences provides our students with a unique environment for acquiring scientific knowledge and skills. Our theoretical courses, scientific skills, and laboratory training prepare the students for their PhD and future careers in neurosciences. We annually recruit up to 20 students from all over the world.

Program Details

• The program is a two-year Master's Program in Medical Neurosciences.
• It is offered by the Charité in Berlin, Germany.
• The program provides a unique environment for acquiring scientific knowledge and skills in basic and medical sciences.
• Theoretical courses, scientific skills, and laboratory training are included in the program.
• The program prepares students for their PhD and future careers in neurosciences.
• Up to 20 students are recruited annually from all over the world.

Admission and Application

• The Medical Neurosciences Master's application portal usually opens at the end of November.
• The deadline for submission of the application is January 15 each year, 11:59 PM CET.
• PhD and MD/PhD applications are accepted on January 15, May 15, and September 15.

Program Structure

• The program includes theoretical courses, scientific skills, and laboratory training.
• It covers a broad spectrum of specializations, ranging from molecular to clinical neurosciences.
• Internships provide hands-on experience in various neuroscience divisions.

Research Areas

• The program focuses on translational research.
• It includes research areas such as neurobiology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuropharmacology.
• Students have the opportunity to work with world-class scientists during lab rotations.

Partnerships and Collaborations

• The program is supported by the Cluster of Excellence NeuroCure, which provides staff positions, scholarships, and established the Continuing Education and Career Modules.
• The Einstein Center for Neurosciences Berlin (ECN) provides PhD fellowships and is involved in the establishment of innovation management training for early career researchers.
• The Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) supports translational and inter-institutional research projects by PhD fellowships.
• Neurasmus – A European Master's Program provides scholarships for students with international mobility within the consortium of six universities in five countries.

Student Testimonials

Chrysavgi Fotiadou, MSc Medical Neurosciences Alumna

The program ignited my passion for unraveling the complexities of the human brain. The curriculum is well-constructed, seamlessly blending fundamental and advanced neuroscience courses guided by renowned professors.

Nina Soto, MSc Medical Neurosciences Alumna

The medical neurosciences graduate program at Charité provides great grounds for translational research. The interdisciplinary, international background of our cohort exposed me to different perspectives during discussions.

Zara Khan, MSc Medical Neurosciences Alumna

The program provides a holistic view by combining Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience. I have been fortunate to interact with brilliant professors and highly motivated and diverse classmates.

Mariana Cerdeira, PhD and Neurasmus Alumna

The MedNeuro PhD program allows one to study the fascinating topics within Neuroscience while being part of the Charité. The graduate program has some unique features, such as its new Career Development Program.

Ashraf Abdo, MSc Medical Neurosciences Alumnus, PhD Student

The medical neurosciences master's program has provided me with the atmosphere of translating the research done on the bench to the bedside. Being in a direct contact with the medical environment, you can always see the medical perspective and the aim of what is taught in the classroom or in the laboratory.

Ahmed Khalil, PhD and Neurasmus Alumnus

The MedNeuro MSc program is a truly unique experience. It gives students, regardless of their academic backgrounds, a solid education in cellular and molecular neuroscience with a focus on disease pathophysiology and its clinical consequences.

Priscilla Koduah, MSc Medical Neurosciences Alumna, PhD Student

My expectations of studying neuroscience at was to broaden my understanding of the various research areas and the state of the art techniques in the field to prepare me for a career in research. I have had the opportunity of hearing so many scientific talks and doing a lab rotation in the field of neuroscience.

Pilar Ziad, Neurasmus Alumna

The MedNeuro program in 2014 was the starter of my Neuroscience degree. What intrigues me the most is how much the program continues to evolve. MedNeuro is constantly working to develop and improve the content, the laboratory internships, the mentoring and career help, and everything in between.