Apply for a MSc Programme
Welcome to the application page for the Master's programme Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences.
This page outlines the step-by-step process for completing your application to the Master's programme Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences.
Questions about the admission and selection procedure? Contact us via admissionsupport.fse@rug.nl.
1. Admission & Selection
Am I admissible?
For admission in this Master's programme, you need a Bachelor's degree in the Life Sciences, (Molecular) Biology, Medicine, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology or related programmes. The Board of Admissions determines whether the content of the previous degree programme meets the admission requirements.
The Master's programme Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences has a selection procedure. This means that an applicant must both meet the admission requirements and successfully complete a selection procedure in order to be admitted to the programme.
Only students with the relevant and appropriate background (degree, course work, and practical experiences) will be considered for admission. Priority for admission is determined by GPA (especially in relevant courses). Additional consideration is then given to motivation, diversity, and international experiences.
Selection
For a selective programme like this, applicants are also checked for their academic performance and motivation. These will be assessed on the basis of your application file.
2. Application Procedure
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To apply for one of the FSE Master's programmes, please consider the start dates and the application deadlines in the table below. These deadlines are strict!
*This option applies only for a few Master's programmes. Please see 'Start dates' for more information. The selective Master's programme Marine Biology has a different application deadline:
The application deadline for the Pre-master's programmes and/or Fast-track programmes is:
*This option applies only for the Pre-master's/Fast-track programme of Biomedical Sciences and for the Pre-master's programme of Medical Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
Your steps to take:
2A. Submit your application in Studielink
Please register in Studielink for the Master’s programme (including the track if available). Please make sure you meet the payment obligations before the starting date (single payment or in instalments).
2B. Submit your admission request
To file an application for admission to the Master's programme, you need to upload the following documents in the application process which is described below.
Please note; the documents should be subitted as PDF-files and in English. Other formats and languages will not be taken into consideration!
The maximum file-size is 5 MB. If it is not possible to crop your PDF file to < 5 MB, please contact us.
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Curriculum Vitae.
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Official transcript of records.
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A copy of your Bachelor's degree, or if you have not obtained your degree yet, a document containing a description + planning of the remaining course units in your programme.
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The completely filled-in checklist for the selective programme Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences.
3. What to expect next?
You will recieve the decision letter by email within 6 weeks after application.
(Conditional) Admission
After the Board of Admissions has assessed your admission request you will receive an (conditional) admission letter within six weeks.
When you have not yet obtained your Bachelor's degree you will receive a conditional admission letter.
Rejection
After you have submitted your admission request the Board of Admissions will assess your file. You will receive an admission decision letter within six weeks. When the board has determined that your educational background or allignment with the Master's programme is insufficient you wil receive a rejection letter.
Appeal
If you disagree with a decision, you can lodge a complaint, objection or appeal. Complaints, objections and appeals can be submitted to the Central Portal for the Legal Protection of Student Rights (CLRS).