University of Pavia Master of Science in Psychology, Neuroscience and Human Sciences
University of Pavia

University of Pavia

Master of Science in Psychology, Neuroscience and Human Sciences

Pavia, Italy

MSc

2 years

English

Full time

20 Feb 2026

26 Oct 2026

EUR 400 / per year *

On-Campus

* students may be eligible to apply for a flat rate or to tuition fees calculated according to their family income

Key Summary

    About : The Master's Degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Human Sciences offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of mind and behavior. This program allows students to delve into various aspects of psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and human behavior over a duration of two years. The curriculum combines theoretical learning with practical applications, enabling students to conduct research and understand complex human interactions.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue diverse career paths in fields such as clinical psychology, human resources, neuroscience research, and behavioral analysis. This program prepares students for roles in healthcare, education, and research settings, providing a solid foundation for further study or professional practice in psychology and related disciplines.

The qualifying Master's Degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Human Sciences is designed to integrate, within an English-taught excellence program, all the psychological competencies present in the universities of Pavia (University of Pavia and IUSS – University School for Advanced Studies Pavia).

In this Master's degree program, knowledge in psychology and neuroscience is effectively complemented by modules in the humanities and social sciences. The program is characterised by extensive collaboration between psychology and the fields of neurophysiology and neuroscience, as well as between various humanities and social science areas.

The use of English as the language of instruction and the collaboration between the University of Pavia and IUSS enhance the potential to attract international students, fostering a broad international perspective. The integration of psychological processes, recent neuroscientific discoveries, and topics from the humanities and social sciences will be the distinctive feature of this degree program.

The program will allow, through the procedures established by law, enrollment in the Italian Register of Psychologists, enabling full professional practice, as well as the possibility of further studies and psychological training (Master's degrees, Advanced Courses, Specialisation Schools, PhD programs, Register of Psychotherapists).

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