After a successful start to the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Brain Health online study programme, we are pleased to announce that registration for the next cohort is now open until 31 October 2025.
Created by the University of Bern for healthcare and allied professionals, the CAS in Brain Health is an innovative educational response to a pressing global need. By fostering interdisciplinary expertise and practical skills, it enhances professional development and supports improved brain health outcomes at individual and societal levels.
Participants are equipped with skills to promote brain health in clinical, research, and public health contexts. The programme offers a multidisciplinary, interprofessional, life-course approach, integrating theory with practice through case studies and interactive sessions. It is designed as a part-time, 12-month programme (for a duration of one academic year), enabling working professionals to participate.
The inaugural cycle of the programme started in 2024 with 37 students from 16 countries.
Figure 1: Geographical distribution of students and top 10 countries
This one-year programme is set up in four modules, with each module designed not only to provide theoretical knowledge but also to offer practical applications through case studies and interactive discussions, ensuring that participants understand and can implement the new knowledge they gain.
- Introduction to Brain Health
- Brain Disorders
- Risk Factors, Protective Factors and Interventions
- Brain Health Implementation
Read more about the CAS Brain Health here
One of the motivations for professionals to undertake the CAS in Brain Health is the expanding landscape of career opportunities in this field, within healthcare organisations, community settings, research institutions, government agencies, and non-profit organisations. Positions might range from health educators and community health workers to researchers and programme coordinators, with options to pursue further specialisation in areas like neuroscience and public health.
The CAS in Brain Health is not just an educational programme; it is a step towards a global initiative to improve public health outcomes by focusing on the prevention and management of brain disorders. It represents a significant advancement in medical education, aligning with current global health strategies, the Brain Health Mission, and the needs of an aging population.
Join the online info event on 2 September 2025, 17:00 (CEST) via Zoom
(Meeting-ID: 81552120026 / Passcode: 042331).
Application deadline: 31 October 2025
Start: January 2026 – December 2026
Scope: 15 ECTS (~375-450 working hours)
Tuition Fee: CHF 6,000 (approx. EUR 6,435)
EAN Scholarships:
The European Academy of Neurology offers different scholarship types for participants who:
- are residents of EAN member countries and corresponding member countries
- come from low, lower-middle or upper-middle income countries*: 3 partial scholarships (CHF 4,000)
- come from high-income countries*: 3 partial scholarships (CHF 2,000)
(* as defined by the World Bank)
To be considered for an EAN scholarship, please read the EAN scholarship information for the CAS in Brain Health programme here: https://www.ean.org/learn/career-development/cas-brain-health
Additional Benefits
- During the one-year programme, the EAN offers one year of free access to the eanCampus (available upon successful application)
- Successful graduates can apply to participate in the EAN Advocacy programme
This programme is hosted by the University of Bern – Faculty of Medicine, in cooperation with the EAN, and the Swiss Federation of Clinical Neuro-Societies (SFCNS)
