Research Master's in Neurocognitive Psychology

Intake Season

Winter (October)

Duration

4 semesters

Academic Admission

Applicants are eligible for admission if they have completed a Bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS credits ( three year full-time study) in the fields of psychology, cognitive science, or in a related field with the emphasis of study on psychology and/or cognitive sciences. At least 90 credit points (equivalent to 1.5 years) must have been obtained in the area of psychology and/or cognitive sciences. Alternatively, students with a Bachelor's degree from other relevant fields (natural sciences, mathematics, informatics, audiology, or medicine) may apply. All applicants must prove the following: 5 credit points (150 hours) in statistics 5 credit points (150 hours) in experimental psychological or neuroscientific work (e.g. research internship, experimental Bachelor's thesis, research assistant work, experimental projects as part of your studies) 6 credit points (180 hours) in general/cognitive psychology, and 5 credit points (150 hours) in biological psychology/neurosciences Students may have to catch up on missing competencies in statistics in an additional module. The completion of the experimental work and the competencies in general/cognitive psychology and biological psychology/neuroscience need to be proven upon application. Students will be admitted based on a ranking order. The admissions committee will evaluate the applicant based on the documents presented. The degree of eligibility depends upon the sum of the points from categories A and B. The maximum number of points is 7.5. Category A: Grade average of qualified Bachelor's degree 1.00-1.50: 4.0 points 1.51-2.00: 3.0 points 2.01-2.50: 2.0 points 2.51-3.00: 1.0 point For the conversion of marks from abroad, see: https://www.uni-oldenburg.de/en/students/recognition/conversion-foreign-grades/ Category B: Further points can be obtained through additional qualifications. Please include all relevant documents in your application, especially information on internships and project work. These are evaluated by the admissions committee using the criteria outlined below: at least three months of proven work experience or relevant scientific activities, e.g. as a student assistant or a Bachelor's thesis concerning neuropsychology, neurology, neurocognitive psychiatry, or cognitive and neurosciences (0.75 points for each activity, max. 1.5 points) documented programming experience of at least 2 ECTS or 60 hours (0.5 points) proven stay abroad relevant to the study of at least four months (0.5 points) English skills at level C1 or higher, proof not older than two years (0.5 points) at least six months of continuous proven, voluntary social involvement (e.g. committee work, year of voluntary social work - "Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr") (0.5 points) Documents to be included in the application: The following documents must be enclosed with the application in German or English. (Documents in other languages will need to be accompanied by certified translations): Bachelor's degree and transcript of records completed specific eligibility form (to be found on course website and in application portal) proof of mastery of English (see language requirements) if applicable, certificates concerning relevant internships or work experience the subject of the Bachelor's thesis proof of programming experience certificates pertaining to a stay abroad certificates showing social commitment and civic spirit We do not ask for letters of recommendation or letters of motivation! You can find a self-assessment test to test your suitability for our programme on our course website .

APS Certificate

An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.

IELTS Score

Not specified

Application Deadline

Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.