Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology
Italy, Padua
| Study location | Italy, Padova |
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| Type | Master's degree, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | (Master of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology) |
| Tuition fee | €2,600 per year In order to accept your Offer at the University of Padova, you must pay the first instalment of tuition fees for a.y. 2019/20 (see below). The total amount of tuition fees due per each academic year can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index – ISEE”. For further information on how to obtain your ISEE and other income-based reductions, see: www.unipd.it/en/tutition-fees |
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| Application fee | €30 one-time This fee is non-refundable. |
| Deposit | €187 one-time In order to accept your place at the University of Padova, the payment of the first instalment is required. This fee is non-refundable. |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) - Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related subjects The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. If you are admitted to the degree course, you will have to submit other documents including original and translated/legalised copies of your previous qualifications, etc. No legalised documents are required at application stage. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): World. |
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| Language requirements | English B2 level |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Places for non-European candidates residing abroad: 12 (2 for Marco Polo Project) |
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Overview
The Master’s degree offers the latest developments in Cognitive Neuroscience research and its clinical applications. The whole programme is strongly focused on laboratories – equipped with instruments such as TMS, tDCS, GEODESIC software – which allow our students’ theoretical learning to be integrated with the use of this technology to the purpose of enhancing their practical skills too.
Programme structure
Programme units: Advanced Social Psychology and Social Neuroscience; Affective Neuroscience and Psychopathology; Clinical Neuropsychology; Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience; Neuroanatomy; Neurolinguistics and Aphasiology; Neurology; New concepts in Cognitive Psychology; New trends in Neuroscience; Principles of Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging Techniques; Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology.
Laboratories: Clinical Neuropsychology assessment; Computational Neuroscience; Electroencephalography recording and analysing; Forensic Neuroscience; Kinematical recordings of movement; Non-invasive brain stimulation; Psychophysiological assessment; fNIRS laboratory
Career opportunities
Graduates pursue professional training and career in Clinical Neuropsychology or related disciplines, having employment opportunities especially within the emerging fields: e.g. computational neuroscience, neuroergonomy, brain stimulation, brain interface. The programme represents a great starting point for PhD studies, particularly in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience.
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