[alife] Call for applications: International Master's Degree Programme in Brain and Mind

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Master's Degree Programme in Brain and Mind

Aalto University's School of Science offers a challenging and new Master's Degree Programme in Brain and Mind.  The programme is organized by the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Computational Science (BECS) together with the Brain Research Unit (BRU) of the Low temperature Laboratory .

Candidates should be especially interested in learning a cross-disciplinary approach where knowledge and skills derive from a diverse array of sciences, including:

  *   Physics
  *   Mathematics
  *   Engineering
  *   Neuroscience
  *   Psychology
  *   Sociology
  *   Cognitive science

We are looking for individuals who are willing to expand their studies beyond the conventional borders of the above-mentioned disciplines. This programme is designed to challenge the students by providing them a demanding yet rewarding education in close contact with ongoing state-of-the-art research. The quantitative skills that the students gain make our graduates highly qualified for pursuing doctoral training and a successful career in science.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering and have an outstanding study record in mathematics and/or physics.

Additional information about the Brain and Mind Master's Degree Programme and the application procedure is available at http://studies.aalto.fi/en/programs/technology/brain_and_mind . The application period is from 2 January to 15 February 2012 and the two-year programme starts in September 2012.


Aalto University is a new multidisciplinary university where science and art meet technology and business. The University's School of Science is located in Espoo, in the metropolitan area of Helsinki, Finland

http://www.aalto.fi/en/about/<http://www.aalto.fi/en/>

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