Neuroengineering
M.Sc.
Overview
The ENB Elite Master of Science programme in Neuroengineering (MSNE) at the Technische Universität München is a two-year graduate programme, with an optional Research Excellence Certificate, hosted by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Center of Competence on Neuroengineering. The programme is interdisciplinary and combines experimental and theoretical neuroscience with profound training in engineering. Besides taking a series of mandatory core courses, students will have the opportunity to choose from electives from multiple disciplines and to gain research experience under the guidance of world-renowned faculty. The programme aims to attract high-profile international students and will provide a unique skill set that will open up career possibilities beyond the conventional job market.
Which further expertise and skills will I acquire?
Graduates will not only enhance their knowledge in neuroengineering, but also develop research skills through the coursework and thesis. Apart from the cutting edge knowledge and technical skills acquired, graduates also develop their basic soft skills.
Beyond the skillsets of only one or two disciplines, MSNE graduates are proficient in neuroscience, engineering, mathematics, psychology, and informatics, which is specifically geared towards solving complex engineering problems with high societal impact.
Students opting to take the additional "Research Excellence Certificate" select additional elective courses, perform an additional research project, and present their research project results within their peer group at the NeuroEngineering Summit. Students that graduate with the certificate are able to combine several aspects of neuro-inspired systems and are able to define an own research focus, thereby going beyond the ability to conduct research with the ability to identify an individual research field that allows a smooth transition into doctoral studies.
Structure
The programme is designed as a two-year full time (120 ECTS) Master-of-Science training, with an optional Research Excellence Certificate (additional 30 ECTS). The curriculum is innovative in the sense that all mandatory modules include hands-on implementation of acquired knowledge in small-team projects with tight supervision to ensure the students are able to apply the relevant methods and techniques.
The Literature Seminar, Scientific Debating, Colloquium builds a framework for individual choice of a topic and related research papers, strengthening their ability to identify relevant research, analyse it, and convert it to their own contribution. Furthermore, the programme includes up to two individual research projects (of 8 and 12 ECTS, respectively) during the semester breaks to enable students to perform independent research early during their education. We offer a mandatory set of core courses to cover all basic aspects of neuroengineering from brain anatomy to neuro-recording, electronics, and computational processing; thereby MSNE students gain a rich toolbox and a deep understanding of neuroengineering concepts, despite the breadth of the field. The courses are conducted in a way that they set the framework for the topic it covers, but enables students during the tutorials and labs to focus on individual problems, thereby preparing the individual qualification towards research excellence. Students are free to select remaining courses (Learning Agreement). The overall timeline is three semesters of classes including hands-on projects, intense projects during the semester breaks (possibly abroad); with a fourth semester for the mandatory Master's thesis. MSNE graduates are trained to act out their future career in an ethically and societally responsible manner, being aware of, and addressing contemporary and future societal needs and challenges.
Costs
Tuition
HK$97,347.36
(international)
HK$0.00
(home)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after the submission of an official application to a program. In this procedure, the TUM school or department determines whether you meet the specific requirements for its master’s degree program.
In the initial stages, the grades you obtained during your bachelor's program, as well as your written documents, will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected or invited to an admissions interview.
Language requirements
TOEFL
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