Below is an overview of the first-year program and a list of topics to choose from during the second year.
For an overview in MS Word of year one, please click here.
| Module | Title |
|---|---|
| RMNS-1.0 | Introduction week |
| RMNS-1.1 | Basic (Neuro)science |
| RMNS-1.2 | Neural signalling and computational neuroscience |
| RMNS-1.3 | Structure and organization of the nervous system |
| RMNS-1.4 | Sensorimotor systems |
| RMNS-1.5 | The changing brain |
| RMNS-1.6 | Complex brain functions |
| RMNS-1.7 | Scientific writing |
| RMNS-1.8 | Labtalks and Seminars (every Monday) |
| RMNS-1.9 | Research training (throughout the year) |
| RMNS-1.10 | Writing and presenting your research proposal |
During the second year you conduct the experiments as proposed in your project proposal. After completion of the research project, you will present the results and write up your master thesis in the form of a paper that is of sufficient quality to be published in an international peer-reviewed journal.
You will choose from a list of workshops to gain hands on experience that will help you to perform your research. Below the list of topics you can choose from.
| Module | Title |
|---|---|
| RMNS-2.1 | Poster presentation at a conference |
| RMNS-2.2 | Workshop outside our programme |
| RMNS-2.3 | Neuro-anatomy and pathology |
| RMNS-2.4 | Eye movements of mice and men |
| RMNS-2.5 | Statistics advanced level |
| RMNS-2.6 | f-MRI analysis techniques |
| RMNS-2.7 | Linear systems |
| RMNS-2.8 | Molecular neurobiology advanced level |
| RMNS-2.9 | Animal welfare (art.9) |
| RMNS-2.10 | Genetics and neurological diseases |
| RMNS-2.11 | Tools and therapy in psychiatry |
| RMNS-2.12 | Hippocampal field recording |
| RMNS-2.13 | eBrok |
| RMNS-2.14a | Introduction to Matlab |
| RMNS-2.14b | Data analysis with Matlab (advanced) |
| RMNS-2.15 | Career outside academia |
| RMNS-2.16 | Modeling neural networks using NEURON |
| RMNS-2.17 | Introduction to Labview |
| RMNS-2.18 | Nerve conduction studies |
| RMNS-2.19 | High-performance brain simulation |
| RMNS-2.20 | Optical Imaging (Live cell microscopy) |
| RMNS-2.21 | History of Neuroscience |
| RMNS-3.1 | Research project (throughout the year) |
| RMNS-3.2 | Lab talks, seminars and journal clubs (every Monday) |
| RMNS-3.3 | Writing and presenting your master thesis |