Universiteit Maastricht

Research master's in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience

Research master's in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience at the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN) of Maastricht University (UM)

The research master's in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience gives students a solid education in the most important theories, models, techniques, and analytic methods that form the basis for research in neuroscience, psychology and mental illness. In addition to a broad interdisciplinary training, students receive a comprehensive education in one of four specialisations within the programme.   

The programme is a joint venture of the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience and the Faculty of Health, Medicine & Life Sciences at Maastricht University. It is designed for excellent students who wish to continue their graduate studies in preparation for a career in research. 

This two-year, internationally oriented programme is taught entirely in English.


The Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience also offers a one-year master’s programme in Psychology and a two-year master’s programme in Forensic Psychology.