Joint Master's Degree Programme in Action Neuroscience
You will study at both the University of Jyväskylä in Finland and the Université Bourgogne Europe in France, gaining international expertise in a rapidly emerging motor neuroscience field among sport and movement sciences.
In the Joint Master's Degree Programme in Action Neuroscience, you will learn how the brain and body work together and gain hands-on experience studying human sensorimotor system, movement and behaviour.
Combining neurophysiology, neuroimaging, biomechanics, signal processing and data science, the programme prepares you to address challenges related to human performance, health, disease and rehabilitation.
Action Neuroscience programme is focused on motor neuroscience bridging the gap between the brain research and sport and health sciences. The focus is on understanding the whole human sensorimotor system function and adaptation, including the nervous, muscular, tendinous, skeletal and other related systems. The aim is to educate experts with comprehensive understanding of neurophysiological mechanisms of human movement and actions.
Experience two academic cultures, earn two international degrees
As a joint degree student, you will study at both the University of Jyväskylä (JYU) in Finland and Université Bourgogne Europe (UBE) in France. You will benefit from JYU's expertise in neuroimaging (EEG, MEG, fMRI, TMS, etc.), biomechanics, and the neurophysiological basis of brain function and motor actions, alongside UBE's strengths in cognitive neuroscience, clinical research, programming and artificial intelligence.
By studying at two leading European universities, you will gain a truly international academic experience, learn from broad research and educational environments, and earn a degree from each University that is recognised everywhere.
Student profile
You may be a good fit for this programme if you are fascinated by the brain, human movement and scientific discovery, and want to combine biological and behavioural understanding with analytical and technological skills.
Suitable educational backgrounds include the following fields:
- sport and exercise science
- neuroscience
- biomedical engineering, physics
- kinesiology
- human biology
- cognitive sciences
- computer science
- clinical sciences
Career opportunities for the Action Neuroscience graduates
As a graduate, you will have a strong foundation in neuroscience, neuroimaging, biomechanics, movement analysis and other research methods, supported by skills in data analysis and emerging technologies. You will be equipped to work across disciplines where expertise in human movement, brain function and data-driven approaches is increasingly valuable.
Graduates may pursue careers in:
- Research organisations and universities
- Research and development roles within healthcare, wellbeing and technology sectors
- Clinical and rehabilitation research
- Sports performance and human movement analysis
- Data science and analytics roles
- Health technology and medical technology companies
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Contact us
If you have questions concerning the admission process, please contact JYU Admission Services: admissions@jyu.fi
About tuition fees and the scholarship programme for students liable to pay tuition fees, please contact the International Office: degree-students@jyu.fi
