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

Introductory Note
Central to our faculty is the training of Bachelor and Master students in Biological
and Cognitive Psychology. Students will benefit from the comprehensiveness of our
curriculum and will have ample opportunities to conduct research with faculty members
who work on the cutting edge of their fields.
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Our psychology curriculum consists of a three-year Bachelor programme and two
separate Master’s programmes. As far as the latter are concerned, the regular Master’s
programme comprises several one-year tracks, while the Research Master consists of twoyear
tracks.
Tracks within the regular Master focus on exciting themes that bear strong relevance
to practical problems. In the field of Applied Cognitive Psychology, these are: Health and
Social Psychology, Psychology and Law, and Work and Organisational Psychology. In the
field of Biological Psychology, there are the following tracks: Developmental Psychology,
Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology.
The aim of the Research Master is to train students who want to pursue a career as a
researcher. Within this master, four specializations are offered: Cognitive Neuroscience,
Fundamental Neuroscience, Neuropsychology and Psychopathology.
This prospectus gives a detailed description of the various courses that form the building
blocks of our Master’s programmes. A brief summary of the main issues in each course
is given, but also more practical information (e.g., books, course coordinators etc.). In
addition, all the important dates are included, such as the beginning and the end of the
academic year, holidays, courses, exams, and internships. Furthermore, the prospectus
provides an overview of the organisation of the faculty and the rules and regulations
relating to exams. Finally, this prospectus may serve as a reference book for students and
staff.
The faculty wishes all students a productive and academically inspiring year!
Maastricht, July, 2008
Prof. dr. Harald Merckelbach,
Dean of the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience
For more information, go to: www.psychology.unimaas.nl