About the programme
Cognitive neuroscience is the study of how cognitive, emotional and social cognitive processes are mediated in the brain. Its main applications in society are within mental health and neurology, where both basic and applied cognitive neuroscience contribute to understanding neural underpinnings of disease mechanisms as well as treatments. Research findings from cognitive neuroscience also feature in the school system, legal settings and technology development.
Choose this program option if you are
- interested in learning how the brain, cognition and emotions work
- motivated to learn advanced methods skills such as fMRI and EEG and learn some programming
- interested in a research career within psychology
Student Life
With around 20 students in each cohort, you will be a part of a small and dedicated student community and an inspiring learning environment. You will be challenged by your dedicated lecturers to take an active role.
The students themselves are also active in helping to create a positive student community. There are a number of student associations at the department that help provide students with a positive framework for their everyday study life. Read more here.
Career opportunities
Many of our students go on to PhD programmes in Norway or abroad. Relevant PhD positions can be found both within basic science, and at hospitals, where candidates apply their theoretical and methodological competence within clinical research.
Here you can read more about the knowledge, skills, and general competence you will bring with you into working life from this study programme.
Read more about the career and further study opportunities that this specialization can open up.
Honours certificate
Are you academically ambitious? It is possible to supplement your master`s degree with an honours certificate worth 20 credits. You take the certificate concurrently with the master`s programme.