Master's degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology

Basic Information

What knowledge will I acquire with this Master?

The Master's Degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology aims to train professionals with knowledge and skills related to the theoretical-practical and methodological foundations of the disciplines of Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology, from a double perspective, clinical and research.
Practical skills linked to neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation
Research skills for the study of neural networks involved in the functioning of different cognitive and affective processes in the general population and in patients

Is this degree official according to the regulations required by the European Higher Education Area?

Yes (final verification report is attached), starting the first course in the academic year 2017-18.

Final verification report turned out FAVORABLE

Favorable report first modification

Is it necessary to pass an access test?

It is not necessary

What is the minimum number of credits for which I can enroll?

You can see it in the rules of permanence in this link

Recommended income profile

A recommended profile is established for access to the Master's Degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology, in which the following merits will be preferably assessed:

Preferential access degrees: This master's degree is preferably aimed at graduates or graduates in Psychology and Medicine, also extending it to university graduates or graduates from other disciplines of health sciences with training in the functioning of the central nervous system, after assessment by the person in charge of the master's degree and the academic commission.
Previous training in languages: you must accredit a level of English equivalent to B1 in accordance with the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, by presenting the corresponding certificate. Additionally, the B2 level in English will be valued as preferential merit.

In the event that the demand exceeds the supply of places, the candidates will be selected according to the following criteria:

Average mark of the academic record of the degree with which the master's degree is requested (65%)
Curriculum vitae: research and professional experience in fields related to the master's degree (35%)
In case of a tie between candidates, a personal interview will be held to assess their projection in relation to the objectives of the master's degree and commitment to its completion.

Objectives

General objective: training of competent professionals in the fields of Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. Know the functioning of neural networks involved in cognitive and affective processes through the use of brain activity recording techniques, with the purpose of applying this knowledge and skills to the field of research on neuroscience and behavior and to the clinical field of Neuropsychology.

Competences

Basic skills:

CB6 - Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context.
CB7 - That students know how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems in new or little-known environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study.
CB8 - That students are able to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of formulating judgments based on information that, being incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.
CB9 - That students know how to communicate their conclusions and the knowledge and ultimate reasons that support them to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way.
CB10 - That students have the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.

General skills:

CG01 - Develop the application of critical sense and intellectual curiosity on the use of scientific, theoretical and instrumental knowledge to study the neural substrate underlying human behavior and psychological processes (altered or not), in the field of work of multidisciplinary teams .
CG02 - Be able to recognize and accept the ambiguity and complexity of scientific problems, as well as the tentative nature of their explanations and the social context in which they occur.
CG03 - Being able to achieve an adequate level of understanding of the recipient's demand in each situation or context of application.
CG04 - Know and adjust to the ethical obligations of Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology.
CG05 - Recognize and respect human diversity and understand that the explanations for the scientific problems posed (clinical or research) can vary across populations and contexts.
CG06 - Show interest in continuous learning, quality, updating knowledge, the ability to self-criticize and continuing professional training.
CG07 - Show an ethical and professional commitment regarding civic, social and global responsibilities.

Specific Competences:

CE01 - Review critically and in depth the nature and recent theoretical developments on human behavior, basic psychological processes and their neural substrate from the framework of Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology.
CE02 - Select the most appropriate methods and techniques for studying human behavior and its neural bases in each context.
CE03 - Being able to apply the main theories regarding the etiology of neuropsychological disorders in the conceptualization of a specific clinical case.
CE04 - Be able to correctly apply the diagnostic criteria of different neuropsychological disorders.
CE05 - Being able to describe and measure: cognitive, emotional, psychobiological and behavioral variables and processes in the evaluation process carried out.
CE06 - Be able to organize and schedule an evaluation session and analyze and interpret its results in the field of Neuropsychology.
CE07 - Know how to select, apply, design and adapt methods, techniques and instruments according to the needs of each person and the context of neuropsychological evaluation.
CE08 - Know, select and know how to apply the main effective neuropsychological rehabilitation techniques, empirically contrasted and most appropriate to achieve the objectives in each case.
CE09 - Be able to define the objectives and goals, and prepare the neurocognitive intervention plan based on its purpose (prevention, rehabilitation, insertion, advice, support, etc.).
CE10 - Know how to formulate, design, plan and apply scientific research, with special attention to the field of Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology.
CE11 - Know and know how to use the data collection and recording techniques of Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology.
CE12 - Know and know how to use the analysis techniques of Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology to interpret and present research data.
CE13 - Show skills for writing research reports, according to the writing and publication criteria of the scientific community in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience.

Admission and enrollment

Admission:

The requirements for access to the proposed title are according to article 18, of Royal Decree 822/2021, of September 28:

Possession of an official Spanish Graduate or Graduate university degree or equivalent is a condition for accessing a Master's Degree, or, where appropriate, having another University Master's degree, or titles of the same level as the Spanish Bachelor's or Master's degree issued by universities and higher education institutions in an EHEA country that in that country allow access to Master's degrees.
In the same way, people in possession of titles from educational systems that are not part of the EHEA, which are equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, will be able to access a Master's Degree in the Spanish university system, without the need for homologation of the title, but verification by of the university of the level of training that they imply, as long as in the country where said title was issued it allows access to university postgraduate level studies. In no case will access through this route imply the homologation of the previous degree held by the person concerned or its recognition for other purposes than that of carrying out the Master's degree.

Recommended requirements:

A recommended profile is established for access to the Master's Degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology, in which the following merits will be preferably assessed:

Preferential access qualifications: This master's degree is preferably aimed at graduates or graduates in Psychology and Medicine, also extending it to university graduates or graduates from other disciplines of health sciences with training in the functioning of the central nervous system, such as Occupational Therapy or Biology, among others, prior assessment by the head of the master's degree and the academic committee.
Previous training in languages: you must accredit a level of English equivalent to B1 in accordance with the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, by presenting the corresponding certificate. Additionally, the B2 level in English will be valued as preferential merit.

In the event that the demand exceeds the supply of places, the candidates will be selected according to the following criteria:

Average mark of the academic record of the degree with which the master's degree is requested (65%)
Curriculum vitae: research and professional experience in fields related to the master's degree (35%)
In case of a tie between candidates, a personal interview will be held to assess their projection in relation to the objectives of the master's degree and commitment to its completion.

Offer of places: 40 places. If the minimum number of students envisaged is not reached in a course, the University may choose not to open the teaching group.

See admission and enrollment

Training itinerary

Master's Teaching Guides

ACCESS THE COURSE GUIDES OF THE DEGREE

Training Itinerary

Custom code	Subject	Semester	Type	NUMBER OF ECTS
633801	Neurobiology of functional systems	1	Mandatory	6
633802	Foundations of Neuropsychology. Assessment techniques and brain damage	1	Mandatory	6
633803	Research methodology in Cognitive Neuroscience	1	Mandatory	3
633804	Analysis of electromagnetic signals	1	Mandatory	3
633805	Analysis of hemodynamic signals: anatomical and functional networks	1	Mandatory	3
633806	Neuropsychology of focal brain damage	1	Mandatory	3
633807	Cognitive Neuroscience: Attention and Executive Functions	1	Mandatory	3
633808	Neuropsychology in developmental disorders: childhood and adolescence	2	Mandatory	3
633809	Cognitive Neuroscience: Language, Memory	2	Mandatory	3
633810	affective neuroscience	2	Mandatory	3
633811	Neuropsychology of psychiatric disorders	2	Mandatory	3
633812	Neuropsychology in neurodegenerative disorders: older people	2	Mandatory	3
633813	Research methodology in neuropsychological rehabilitation	2	Mandatory	3
633814	External Internships	Annual	PE	9
633815	Master's Final Project	2	TFM	6

Material resources

External Internships

The External Practices subject is a curricular subject whose main objective is to promote a comprehensive training of the student through the practical application of the knowledge acquired during the master's degree, which facilitates direct contact with the professional activity and the opportunity to join the professional world with a minimum of experience. All practices are designed so that the students who participate in them acquire professional experience in real situations and conditions, applying the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are acquired in the training processes throughout the degree. The internships represent a decisive opportunity for the personal development and professional future of the students.

Internships are activities carried out by the student in companies, institutions and organizations; that is, in centers outside the university premises, which aim to enrich and complement your university education, while providing you with a deeper knowledge about the skills you will need once you have graduated.

The External Practices subject will consist of two phases:

Completion of the internship period that offers professional experience related to any of the graduate profiles that are expressed in the Verification Report of the degree.
Elaboration of the memory

Practice Centers

Documentation:

Degree Training Project

For more information: External Internship Unit

Social Security contributions for interns starting January 1, 2024

Mobility programs

University Master's degrees, due to their duration and characteristics, in general do not specifically contemplate the mobility of their students. However, the Rey Juan Carlos University has different mobility programs for both students and University workers (PDI and PAS) and has procedures for collecting and analyzing information on these mobility programs. The management of all the mobility programs of the University is centralized in the Office of the Vice President for International Relations and any student of the University can participate in them.

URJC Mobility

Regulation

STUDENTS

COEXISTENCE REGIME

Coexistence Regulations of the Rey Juan Carlos University for the Development of Law 3/2022, of February 24, on University Coexistence, approved by Agreement of March 30, 2023, of the Governing Council of the University

SCHOOL INSURANCE

School Insurance

ASSOCIATIONS

Regulation student associations

Quality guarantee

RUCT link

BOCM Link

Internal quality assurance system

Manual of the Internal Quality Assurance System

Composition of the commission

Results report

Once the monitoring of the Master's Degree has been carried out, the most relevant quantitative information on the results obtained in the monitoring of said Degree is displayed, differentiated by academic year.

Report by course:

General information collection plan

Within the quality assurance system of the Rey Juan Carlos University, the following surveys are planned:

- Student profile

- Teacher evaluation

- Degree of satisfaction:

Of the students
of the graduates
From the Faculty
Administration and Services Staff

- Labor insertion

- External internships:

Satisfaction of interns
External tutor satisfaction
Employer satisfaction

Survey results:

Indicators 2017/18
Indicators 2018/19
Indicators 2019/20
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Improvement actions

The Quality Assurance System of the Rey Juan Carlos University establishes that the degree's Quality Assurance Commission will annually analyze the information derived from the degree's indicators and prepare a report that will include improvement plans if the results so indicate.

Renewal of accreditation

The renewal of the accreditation represents the culmination of the implementation process of the official Bachelor's and Master's degrees registered in the Register of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT). The renewal of the accreditation of official bachelor's and master's degrees is organized in three phases: self-assessment report, external visit and final assessment.

In the first phase, the university describes and assesses the status of the degree with respect to the established criteria and guidelines. The result is the Self-Assessment Report (IA) that is presented. The second and third phases are carried out by a group of evaluators external to the evaluated title.”