Overview

Neuro Cognitive Psychology at Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) is a Master of Science (M.Sc.) program that integrates neuroscience and psychology to understand cognitive processes and brain function. This interdisciplinary course emphasizes research, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and neuroimaging techniques. Students explore topics like memory, perception, language, and decision-making, linking them to neural substrates.

The program, taught in English, attracts a diverse international cohort, encouraging a global perspective. LMU’s strong research focus offers students hands-on experience in cutting-edge laboratories, preparing them for careers in academic research, clinical settings, or neuroscience-related industries.

Course Details

Admission Documents

1. Bachelor’s Degree Certificate: Provide a certificate of your Bachelor’s degree, including the final average grade and an explanation of the grading scale. The scale must indicate the minimum passing grade and the maximum achievable grade. Applications lacking proof of the average grade and grading scale, certified by your examination office, will be rejected.
2. Course Records/Transcripts: Submit an outline of lecture courses or transcripts of records. If your transcript lists all course names, additional syllabi are not necessary.
3. Official Translations: For documents not in German or English, provide an official translation.
4. Current Bachelor’s Students: If you haven’t completed your Bachelor’s studies, submit an official transcript of all examination results to date, including an overall weighted average grade certified by your university’s examination office. Conditional admission offers depend on your final grade. At the time of application, you should have completed at least 75% of your Bachelor’s curriculum (e.g., 135 ECTS points for a 180 ECTS course).
5. Proof of English Proficiency: Refer to the specific language requirements for details.
6. Curriculum Vitae: Upload your current CV in English.
7. Motivation Letter: Prepare a motivation letter in English (2,000 to 3,000 characters) 

Career opportunities

1. Academic Research: Conducting studies on brain-behavior relationships and cognitive processes.
2. Clinical Psychology: Assessing and treating cognitive impairments and neurological disorders (with additional training).
3. Healthcare Industry: Working with pharmaceuticals or biotech firms on therapies and technologies for neurological conditions.
4. Technology Development: Creating AI, neurotechnology, and UX designs that integrate cognitive psychology.
5. Consultancy/Policy Making: Advising on policies and strategies in education, health, or marketing based on cognitive and brain research.