Prospectus | 08/09 - Psychology and Neuroscience - Maastricht ...

Chapter 6 - Education and Examination Regulations
study load of the Research Master’s study programme amounts to 120 European
credits.
k. Board of Examiners: the committee as meant by article 7.12 of the law.
l. Examiner: the person, appointed by the Board of Examiners, who is responsible for
assessing student performance.
m. Course Coordinator: an examiner who is responsible for the content of a certain
course, workshop, colloquium, skills training, or other part of the study programme.
n. Board of Appeal: the Board of Appeal for Examinations as meant by article 7.60 of the
law.
o. Rules and Regulations: the rules drawn up by the Board of Examiners to ensure a
smooth running of the assessments, and the regulations governing the way in which
the examinee is assessed and how the results of the assessments are arrived at as
meant by article 7.12, paragraph 4 of the law.
p. Faculty Board: the Executive Board of the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience of
Maastricht University as meant by article 9.24 of the law.
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Other terms are to be understood in accordance with the meaning assigned to them by
the law.
Article 1.3 Purpose of the Study Programme
1. The Research Master’s programme Cognitive Neuroscience, Neuropsychology,
Psychopathology is a two-year programme designed for students who want to
continue their studies at a graduate school that prepares them for a career in the field
of research. Therefore, the purpose of the study programme is the following:
• academic formation within the context of the Maastricht University educational
concept and its distinct profile;
• provide students with a stimulating scientific environment that will enable them
to develop as independent thinkers with a broad curiosity in the various aspects
of the multidisciplinary research domain;
• possibility to broaden one’s knowledge in other disciplines;
• acquisition of specialized knowledge, skills, and insight in one of the
four specializations, namely, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neuropsychology,
Psychopathology;
• preparation for a PhD trajectory or a research career in a non-academic setting.
2. There are sufficient elements in the study programme to enhance the further
development of the academic formation of the student, in particular with regard to:
• thinking and acting independently and scientifically;
• communicating scientifically in English;
• applying specialized scientific knowledge in a broader context.
Article 1.4 Organization of the Study Programme
The study programme will be offered on a full-time basis.