Cognitive Neuroscience (Research)
| Degree: | Master of Science in Psychology (Research) |
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| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 2 years |
| Start date: | September and February |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Specialisation of: | Psychology (Research) |
Interested in mind and brain research? In the track Cognitive Neuroscience we focus on the investigation of the psychological, computational, and neuroscientific bases of human cognition by means of mind and brain research. Our research and teaching are based on the conviction that cognitive processes can only be understood in the context of their function and purpose for action control. That is, for the adaptation of intentional, goal-directed actions to environmental demands.
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The master’s specialisation Cognitive Neuroscience has a strong hands-on flavour with numerous practical course modules. You play a very active role in ongoing behavioural and neuroscientific research, partly within the interfaculty centre for interdisciplinary research on brain and cognition, the Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition: LIBC
Aim of the programme
The programme provides you with a rigorous training in the methodological and practical skills necessary to carry out scientific research on human behaviour. You gain hands-on experience with how psychological theory can contribute to the analysis and solution of practical problems and how the application of existing theory guides further theoretical development. You have ample opportunity to get in touch with and work with top researchers and excel in the area of your choice. You are also trained in a broad multi-layered, theoretically-driven approach to processes of self-regulation.
Laboratory facilities
The research is carried out in a number of specially dedicated laboratories:
- electrophysiological and fMRI laboratories for the study of the neurophysiological basis of attention and action control
- an infant laboratory for the study of the development of voluntary action
- numerous experimental testing rooms for the study of young and old healthy subjects and patients
Your own laboratory
Master’s students of this specialisation are provided with their own laboratory including six testing rooms, dedicated work places for the development of psychological experiments, and a discussion room.
