Overview

The Bachelor’s in Brain Science offered at Maastricht University will give you fundamental scientific insight into the healthy brain on different levels of function. Because of this multi-perspective insight, you will also have a keen eye for what can go wrong. By integrating biological, computational, and psychological perspectives, you will understand how to treat brain diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer, or central nervous system injuries.

Careers

As a graduate of the bachelor Brain Science, a large number of master’s programmes and jobs in university, healthcare and health industry will be available to you. Think of domains such as:

Psychology
Brain science
(Cognitive) Neuroscience
Pharmacology
Biomedical engineering
Medical technology
Robotics
Data science
Consultancy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genes, Proteins and Evolution

Cellular Interactions and Metabolism

Linear Algebra and Calculus

Advanced Calculus and Dynamical Systems

The Motor System

Neuroanatomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Application period: 1 October - 15 January

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maastricht, Netherlands

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Neuroscience Health Sciences View 7 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

Mathematics Requirements

Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT)

Applies to: students without alternative proof

OMPT-A
Minimum score of 55%

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you have a non-Dutch diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma you qualify - in principle - for admission to this programme.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18700 EUR / year

≈ 18700 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2771 EUR / year

≈ 2771 EUR / year

Living costs

Maastricht

Netherlands

700 - 1170 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

Mathematics Requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Maastricht

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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