Human Neuroscience

Students of theMaster's Degree program in Human Neuroscience at the University of Turkuwill get a deep understanding of human brain function. They will learn non-invasive imaging methods to investigate brain activation and structure as well as behavioural methods to measure human cognition and performance. The program gives a strong foundation to work as a human neuroscience expert in various industries requiring knowledge and skills to tackle the complex brain-behaviour issues.

Graduates are expected to find jobs, for example, in companies developing novel health and game products, and in customised marketing research. The program also gives a strong basis to continue studies towards a PhD.

Job Options

This interdisciplinary program provides you with broad knowledge to use behavioural methods, non-invasive brain imaging, and structural brain measures as indices of the complex brain-behaviour relationship in different settings.

The program gives a strong basis to pursue a career as a human neuroscience expert. For example, you can:

• work in medical companies and drug development,
• work in health and game industries,

• pursue a PhD position.

Career in research

Master of Science degree provides you with eligibility for PhD studies. Graduates from the program are eligible to apply for a position in theUniversity of Turku Graduate School,UTUGS. The Graduate School consists ofdoctoral programs, which cover all disciplines and doctoral candidates of the University.

Courses include:

• Brain Imaging Methods

• Clinical Neuroscience

• Behavioral Methods to measure human cognition, perception, consciousness and performance

• Data Analysis

• Elective Courses

• Human Neuroscience Seminars consisting of seminars related to lab presentations, thesis and future career opportunities