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University of Padua

Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology

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Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
Master Degree On-Campus Full-time 2 October find out €2739 per year
Course fee notes

Our tuition fees will not exceed 3000 euros per year. Scholarship and fee waivers are available for international students, for more information visit our website.

About Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology, Master Degree - at University of Padua

The Master’s degree offers the latest developments in Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical neuropsychology research and applications.
The programme encourages an active role for students and offers several hands-on trainings for learning TMS, tDCS, EEG, fNIRS, clinical testing and advanced imaging software.
This allow students’ theoretical learning to be complemented by state-of- the art technical and practical skills.

Programme structure

Programme units: Neuroanatomy, New concepts in developmental psychology, Advanced social psychology and social neuroscience, Principles of cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging techniques, Animal models in neurobiology, Neural networks and deep learning, New trends in neuroscience, Affective neuroscience and psychopathology, Clinical neuropsychology, Cognition and computation, Psychiatry and psychopharmacology, Neurology, Individual differences in cognition, Mechanisms of consciousness and error monitoring, Cognitive neuroscience of action, Human electrophysiology, Neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation, Neuropsychology of aging, Statistics for brain and cognitive sciences, Techniques and methods in psychological assessment

Laboratories: EEG; fNIRS, TMS, tES; Clinical Neuropsychological assessment, Brain Connectivity.

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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Entry requirements

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Why study at University of Padua

1) A diverse portfolio of study programmes – a multidisciplinary university offering a cutting-edge portfolio of study programmes.

2) High-quality education – top-250 Times Higher Education university, top-160 QS Employability Ranking 2020, first in Italy for the quality of its teaching. A qualification from the University of Padua means the achievement of an ambitious objective and a recognised education.

3) World-leading research university – best Italian university for the quality of research results (ANVUR). Among the best European universities for the number of the top 10% most frequently cited publications.

4) Quality support services – 90% students satisfied with their academic career and their student life (AlmaLaurea).

5) One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe – established in 1222, the University has a glorious history and boasts among its scholars and professors Galileo Galilei and Elena L. Cornaro-Piscopia, the first ever woman to receive an academic degree from a university in 1678.

6) An international community – 2.100 international students welcomed in 2021 and a long tradition of international cooperation, participation in international networks of excellence as well as in research and education projects, welcoming students and scholars from all over the world.

7) Competitive tuition fees and scholarships – the University offers competitive tuition fees in comparison to other top-ranked European universities, plus a vast array of scholarships for students with an excellent study record.

8) A univer- city! – a unique learning environment in a university which is deeply connected to its city and urban pattern. University students represent 30% of the city population.

9) A city, unlike any otherPadua blends historical tradition, art and culture with flourishing business and service industries.

10) Strategic location – easy connections to main Italian and international cities allow you to travel for tourism or visiting home.