Translational Neuroscience

Translational Neuroscience is a research-oriented, interdisciplinary MSc at the Faculty of Medicine linking basic neuroscience and clinical practice. It is designed to prepare students to address current challenges in neuroscience through experimental and translational research.

Academic requirements

research experience; self-organised students; eagerness to discuss research questions; commitment to a high workload

Minimum GPA

The official requirements page requires an average of 2.4 or better on the German grading scale.

English requirements

The official international-programmes page states English at C1 level. The programme pages list examples such as TOEFL above 590 paper / 240 computer / 95 iBT, IELTS at least 6.5, or Cambridge CAE.

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a bachelor's degree with a strong focus on life sciences, chemistry, mathematics, physics, medicine, and/or psychology. The official requirements page also names mandatory competencies in cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry.

APS Certificate

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

180.00 EUR per semester from Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official University of Würzburg semester-fee page.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 180.00 EUR per semester from Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official University of Würzburg semester-fee page.

Graduates are prepared for careers in academic research, pharmaceutical development, clinical neuroscience, and healthcare-related innovation.

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