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The Research Master's programme in Behavioural Science is a two-year international programme for social scientists who want to discover the how and why behind human behaviour.

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locatieNijmegen
diplomaMSc
typeonderzoek, 120 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60266
numerus fixusnee
honoursheeft honours track
Have you always wanted to discover what makes people tick? Do you have questions about human behaviour for which no answers are available yet? Whether you are driven by scientific curiosity or intrigued by the benefits of more accurate diagnosis, or aimed at improving interventions in healthcare or education, then this Research Master's in Behavioural Science is for you.

In order to get admission to this Master's you will need a completed Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Pedagogy, Educational Science, Biology, Artificial Intelligence, Communication Science or another related discipline. Because this Master's programme is a selective programme, candidates with good to excellent grades will have a better chance of being admitted.
Master's programme in Behavioural Science at Radboud University

Waarom aan de Radboud University Nijmegen?

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2016, 2017
Our research Master's programme is part of the Graduate School of the BSI that has internationally renowned researchers with expertise in a very wide range of topics. The BSI has excellent research facilities, including the Virtual Reality Lab, Observational Lab and Eye-tracking equipment, that our students are free to use. We have an international classroom: in 2017, 60 percent of our students are international students.

Studieprogramma

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opbouwThe Research Master's programme in Behavioural Science has a course load of 120 EC (two years). In order to train students to become researchers in behavioural science, we offer four types of courses: Theory, Methods and Statistics, Professional Development and Research Experience. Contact with teachers is plentiful, supervision is personal, and the freedom to choose courses and research topics is substantial.
1e jaar The programme consist of 4 types of courses, essential for a researcher; Theory, Methods & Statistics, Professional Development and Research Experience. All these components are mandatory, but there is ample choice for students to create their own programme that will give them a unique profile based on their own professional and academic interests.
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Behavioural Regulation (Theme course (choose 5/12))
4 EC
Neuroscience of Behaviour (Theme course (choose 5/12)) keuzevak
4 EC
Emotion (Theme course (choose 5/12)) keuzevak
4 EC
Clinical Research (Theme course (choose 5/12))
4 EC
Professional Skills for Researchers
4 EC
Advanced Statistics in R
8 EC
Stress and Health Behaviour (Theme course (choose 5/12)) keuzevak
4 EC
Behavioural Decision Making (Theme course (choose 5/12))
4 EC
Developmental Psychopathology (Theme course (choose 5/12)) keuzevak
4 EC
Learning and Motivation (Theme course (choose 5/12)) keuzevak
4 EC
Social Relations (Theme course (choose 5/12)) keuzevak
4 EC
Minor Research Project onderzoek
12 EC
Comunication and Influence (Theme course (choose 5/12)) keuzevak
4 EC
Advanced Methods in Behavioural Research
4 EC
Statistics: Mixed-Effects Models
4 EC
Psychobiology of Behaviour (Theme course (choose 5/12)) keuzevak
4 EC
Complexity Methods for Behavioural Science (Theme course (choose 5/12)) keuzevak
4 EC
Intervention Science (Selective method course (choose 1/2)) keuzevak
4 EC
Programming Skills: Python (Selective method course (choose 1/2)) keuzevak
4 EC
Statistics: Structural Equation Modeling keuzevak
4 EC
2e jaar In the second year, for two whole semesters, students set up and carry out their own research project supervised by one or more BSI-researchers. Also, during this project students are encouraged to go abroad for some time (e.g. 2-6 months) and visit another relevant labgroup, making use of the excellent international networks of our BSI researchers.
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Elective course(s)
8 EC
Teaching Skills keuzevak
4 EC
Behavioural Science: Philosophy and Reflection
4 EC
Major Research Project and Thesis onderzoek
42 EC
Major Research Proposal onderzoek
5 EC
Workshops
1 EC

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
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onderwijsvormen
colloquium, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, research, research proposal, oral presentation, poster presentation, practicum, project, self study, tutorial, traineeship, working group
objectives
- You will participate in group-oriented education and be part of a small, select group of highly motivated national and international students.
- Students can do the internship for their major research project abroad.
- A majority of our graduates gain PhD and other research positions.
study abroad
In the second year, for two whole semesters, students set up and carry out their own research project supervised by one or more BSI-researchers. During this project students are encouraged to go abroad from some time (e.g. 1-4 months) and visit another relevant labgroup, making use of the excellent international networks of our BSI researchers.
honours-/excellence program Disciplinary Honours Programme for Master's students

Set up your own research project abroad. Gain more in-depth knowledge in a topic of your interest.

This programme gives you the chance to carry out a research project or internship at an internationally renowned laboratory or research institute. You will work with top researchers in your field: a perfect opportunity to prepare for a career in science.

Toelating en kosten

toelaatbare profielen
WO bachelorPedagogiek
Psychologie
Onderwijskunde
Kunstmatige Intelligentie
Biologie
WO mastertoelaatbaar
toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
In order to get admission to this Master's you will need a completed Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Pedagogy, Educational Science, Biology, Artificial Intelligence, Communication Science or another related disciplin

cijfergemiddelde
Because this is a selective programme, students with good to excellent grades will have a better chance of being admitted.

reference letter
Applicants will need to send in two letters of recommendation by lectures or supervisors (including contact details).

motivatiebrief
In this letter of motivation you should explain why you want to follow this programme and why you think you are suited for it Attached to this letter should be a resume with photo, list of grades and two reference letters from lecturers. An interview (face-to-face or via Skype) will follow before you are admitted to the programme.

inbegrepen in collegegeld
registration fee
examination

De stad

studievereniging

Maizena
Maizena is the student association of the Research Master Behavioural Science.
Each year they organize an introduction, parties, workshops and lots of other activities.


Na de studie

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The programme provides an excellent basis for a scientific research career. About 70% of our graduates have gone on to PhD positions. Each year there are, on average, about 12 PhD positions available at the graduate schools Donders Graduate School for Cognitive Neuroscience (DGCN) and the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS). There are many other options open to our graduates.

We prepare our students to become behavioural scientists with excellent analytical research skills, advanced statistical knowledge and in-depth understanding of human behaviour. This profile makes our graduates highly valuable within various settings, including academia, industrial and commercial settings (e.g. Unilever, CapGemini,), non-profit organisations (e.g. SCP and Cito), and clinical settings (e.g. Kentalis and Praktikon). Another possibility is to combine research with clinical practice in psychology or educational science and become a scientist practitioner. Students who are interested in this latter option usually do a clinical or applied master in addition to our programme.



Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

There are plenty of options open to graduates of the Research Master's in Behavioural Science.The programme provides an excellent basis for a scientific research career and about three-quarters of our graduates have gone on to PhD positions. Our graduates have also gone on to do research for governmental organisations, research institutes such as Kentalis and Praktikon or research departments within organisations such as TNO and Cito.
Students are also highly sought after by (commercial) businesses and organisations because of their analytical skills, statistical knowledge and in-depth understanding of human behaviour. Other careers, such as policy maker, manager, journalist, etc. are certainly within reach.

Potentiƫle beroepen

journalist
manager
phd student
policy maker
scientific researcher
societal researcher
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Contact

Josje Maas

Programme Coordinator

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