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Expand your perspective on the human brain
Discover a versatile field

During the Master's programme Neurosciences, you will discover a versatile field. When you graduate, you have the knowledge, skills and insight you need to operate as a researcher within the field of neurosciences.

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Thursday 26 November 2026

What can you do after your Master's degree?

With a Master’s degree in Neurosciences, you have many options.

You can decide to continue expanding your knowledge by applying for a PhD position.


Postgraduate degree programmes

The master degree gives access to a number of PhD degree programmes at VU Amsterdam or elsewhere.

PhD degree programmes
PhD programmes are organized within a number of research schools within the faculty:

The PhD programme always consists of carrying out a research project leading to a PhD thesis/dissertation, and of several compulsory or elective courses.

Start working

Alumni from the programme have taken up positions that include medical science liaison officer, life science consultant, clinical research associate or trial coordinator, psychologist, biology teacher, and statistical software consultant.

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Want to apply for Neurosciences?

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