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Brain Science

Your future

After finishing the bachelor Brain Science, you will become a transdisciplinary brain scientist. You will be in a unique position to creatively address unresolved questions about the brain.

In terms of societal needs, people with expertise in brain science are in high demand in various sectors. The aging population and the increasing prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Dementia require professionals to develop effective treatments, improve diagnostics, and promote brain health.

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

Possible areas of work :

  • Brain Health Educator: you can work in educational settings, conducting workshops or outreach programmes to raise awareness about brain health, prevention strategies, and early detection of cognitive disorders.
  • You can work in research; e.g. as a research assistant in neuroscience labs
  • Clinical Research: you can contribute to clinical research studies focused on brain health, treatment development and interventions for brain-related conditions.
  • Pharmaceutical industry: you can work in the pharmaceutical industry, contributing to the development and testing of drugs and treatments for brain-related disorders
  • Medical Brain Technology: translating knowledge into practical applications or products for supporting brain health (e.g., brain scanning technology)

Possible master's programmes

At UM:

In the Netherlands:

  • Computational Cognitive Science
  • Bioinformatics
  • Brain and Cognitive Sciences
  • Neuroscience

And abroad:

  • Neuroscience and Neuroimaging
  • Cognitive Science
  • Computational Neuroscience
  • Neurobiology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Neuroinformatics
  • Neuroimaging
  • Neuroengineering
  • Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience

Ultimately, your skills and expertise will be valuable in shaping the future of brain-related research, healthcare, and the overall understanding of human cognition.