Master in Neurosciences

The University of Barcelona (UB) is a historic public research university founded in 1450, located in the vibrant city of Barcelona. With some 63,000 students and a significant international population, UB offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across arts and humanities, law, health sciences, social sciences and STEM fields. Its city-centered campuses combine historic buildings and modern facilities, giving students access to libraries, labs, research centers and cultural life in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities.

UB is known for research excellence and international collaboration, with notable strengths in law, medicine, economics and business. Students benefit from comprehensive academic support, structured degree programs, and opportunities for internships with local and international employers. Multilingual instruction and language support help international students integrate, while study abroad exchanges and research partnerships create pathways for global mobility and collaborative projects.

Student life at UB blends academic rigor with Barcelona’s cultural richness: museums, industry hubs, startups and a large creative sector provide internship and networking possibilities. Career services, student organizations and campus resources assist with practical matters like housing and legal documentation. For international applicants seeking a large, research-led European university with strong professional links, UB combines historic prestige, modern facilities and an engaging urban experience.

The Master in Neurosciences at the University of Barcelona is a degree program for professionals and individuals interested in neurosciences, offered in English, and lasting one year. It provides interdisciplinary training and helps students become skilled members of laboratories.

The curriculum covers molecular biology, cognitive studies, and neuroimaging, giving students a cross-disciplinary approach to address problems in basic and clinical research. Students develop skills in laboratory work and research, and learn about topics such as color vision, drug addiction, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Graduates can pursue careers as research scientists, clinical researchers, neurologists, psychologists, or laboratory managers in public and private institutions, hospitals, and research centers.