Neurocognitive Psychology - Master's Programme

This programme consists of a basic or general component (45 ECTS credits), a specialisation component (24 ECTS credits), a practical part (21 ECTS credits), and a master's thesis. All students take the basic or general core component (Basiscurriculum), which includes research methods, psychological diagnostics, computation in neuroscience with MATLAB, scientific work, as well as an elective subject. 

There are a number of possible choices to be made in the specialisation area, generally encompassing a free combination of modules from research and application oriented areas, depending on interest. There is an especially extensive range of study offerings in the field of applied and experimental cognitive neuroscience, reflecting the focal points of research in the Department of Psychology. 
 

Module overview

General part (mandatory): 45 ECTS credits
 

• Research methods I & II 12 ECTS credits
• Neuropsychological Diagnostics 6 ECTS credits
• Test Theory and Test Construction 6 ECTS credits
• Communication of scientific results 6 ECTS credits
• Computation in Neuroscience 9 ECTS credits
• Minor 6 CP

Specialized part (choose 4*6, or 2*9 + 1*6;
taking a methods module is strongly recommended): 24 ECTS credits
 

• Transcranial Brain Stimulation 6 ECTS credits
• Neurophysiology (EEG) 6 ECTS credits
• Neurocognition 6 ECTS credits
• Sex and Cognition 6 ECTS credits
• Neuropsychology 6 ECTS credits
• Applied Cognitive Psychology 6 ECTS credits
• Human Computer Interaction 6 ECTS credits
• Functional MRI Data Analysis  9 ECTS credits
• Ambulatory Assessment in Psychology 6 ECTS credits
• Clinical Psychology 9 ECTS credits (voluntary clinical contents partly taught in German)
• Study abroad Psychology/Neuroscience 2x 6 ECTS credits  (to accredit modules from a study abroad)

Restrictions in participant numbers apply for each elective module. There is no guarantee that students can take all modules of their choice.

Project part (internship mandatory; choose 1 practical project): 21 ECTS credits
 

• Internship or lab visit 12 ECTS credits
• Practical project 9 ECTS credits

(choose from: Applied Neurocognitive Psychology, Psychological Methods and Statistics, Experimental Psychology, Neuropsychology, Biological Psychology, Ambulatory Assessment in Psychology) 

Master's part (mandatory): 30 ECTS credits
 

• Master's thesis 27 ECTS credits
• Master's colloquium 3 ECTS credits

Total: 120 ECTS credits

All modules are offered in English. Students are integrated into research activities from the beginning on. A great emphasis is placed on the acquisition of practical career skills (in research and application) through the nine-weeks internship.

• close cross-linking of neuroscience, neurobiology and medical physics
• international, English-taught psycholgy programme
• international research cooperation
• state-of-the-art neuroscience and psychology labs (fMRI, EEG, TBS, MEG, fNIRS)
• strong interest in research and methodological training

German language skills are not required for admission.  
However, working with test subjects and patients requires knowledge of the German language. German courses are offered free of charge at the university.

In order to study this course at the University of Oldenburg, you need an adequate knowledge of English.

English Language Proficiency see admissions regulations

• Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level B2
• if applicants have a university degree in an English-language degree programme obtained in a country with English or German as the official language or
• other successfully completed language certificates for level B2.

The proof of language proficiency must not be older than 2 years at the time of application and must be presented for the enrolment. 

For other proof possiblities see: Language requirements

This programme qualifies graduates for careers in the area of psychological and neuroscientific research in an extraordinary manner, and prepares them accordingly for the doctoral programme and/or for employment in research related positions. Additionally, this degree qualifies graduates for employment in institutions that carry out counselling, diagnostics, and rehabilitation of neuropsychiological disorders (for example rehabilitation clinics, as well as neurological and psychological
clinics). Furthermore, students are prepared for employment in areas in which the processing aspects of human behaviour and decision making are important, such as human machine interaction, user adaptability of computers, or cognitive aspects of ergonomics, e.g. human engineering.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a closely related degree programme with a corresponding focus (at least 90 ECTS credits) and specialist skills (see admission regulations).
• English language skills: an English-taught university degree from a country with English or German as an official language or an English language certificate at the level B2 of the Common European Framework (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) or tests of a language centre of a German university.
  For more details see Foreign language skills on this page.
• Completed additional form (included in the online application)
• If applicable, certificates concerning internships or activities as a student assistant, the subject of the Bachelor's thesis, proof of programming knowledge, certificates pertaining to a stay abroad, certificates showing social commitment and civic spirit.

This course of studies accepts a limited number of applicants, and application is only possible in the winter semester.

Detailed application deadlines for the winter semester:

• Applications with a German university degree: by 15 July 
• Applications from the EU: by 15 July 
• Applications from third countries (non-EU): by 30 April

Overview application deadlines Master's programmes

International applicants: There are different application procedures