Are memories stored in synapses? What really causes Alzheimer’s disease? Why babies need to sleep, and can your thoughts be scanned and revealed?

Interested in brain research? In that case the Master´s Degree Programme in Neuroscience may be the right choice for you.

The international Master´s Degree Programme (MNEURO) at the University of Helsinki was launched in 2008. The state-of-the-art scientific research conducted at the Neuroscience Center and at the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences offers unique opportunities to pursue studies in modern facilities in an inspiring research-orientated atmosphere.

In the MNEURO, each student will have a customized study plan that emphasizes student’s field of interest.

MNEURO offers an extensive menu of lecture courses on molecular and cellular neuroscience, neuroanatomy, developmental neuroscience, neuronal disorders, systems neuroscience and neurobiophysics. Laboratory courses in neuroscience include hands on training in cell and molecular biology, electrophysiology, live cell imaging and microscopy, MEG, EEG and MRI as well as behavioural tests. MNEURO-students are offered Master’s Thesis projects in internationally recognized neuroscience research groups (to read more, visit http://www.helsinki.fi/neuro/structure/facultymembers.htm).

After completion of the MSc degree in the MNEURO programme, successful students have the possibility to enter doctoral programs at the University of Helsinki.

The new application period is open until January 31, 2011.

Admission instructions are avalaible in http://www.helsinki.fi/internationalprogrammes/admissions.html.

The on-line application form is available in http://www.helsinki.fi/admissions/online_application_guide_page.htm.

For more information of MNEURO, call or e-mail to

Research coordinator Ulla Lahtinen (09 19157627, ulla.lahtinen@helsinki.fi) Programme director Tomi Taira (09 19159855, tomi.taira@helsinki.fi)

or visit our www-pages: http://www.helsinki.fi/neuro.

Best regards, Ulla Lahtinen ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ulla Lahtinen, PhD, docent Research coordinator

MNEURO - Master´s Degree Programme in Neuroscience Neuroscience Center PL 56 (Viikinkaari 4) 00014 University of Helsinki Finland

e-mail: ulla.lahtinen@helsinki.fi telephone: +358-9-19157627 fax: +358-9-19157620 www.helsinki.fi/neuro