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Neuroscience
 
  Program Website: www.neuroscience.ualberta.ca
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  Program Email: neurosci@ualberta.ca  
  Graduate Student Positions https://gradpositions.med.ualberta.ca/ 

 

Department Profile
Note: The information provided is for promotional purposes and is subject to change. Always consult the department website and the University Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

 

Areas of Research
  • Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Neuroscience and Imaging
  • Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience
  • Neural Growth and Regeneration
  • Sensory and Motor Mechanisms

 

Programs
   

Typical Length (in years)

Typical Entry

 

MSc (Thesis)

2-3

Fall (Sept)  Winter (Jan) 

 

PhD

4-5

Fall (Sept)  Winter (Jan) 

 

Minimum Admission Requirement
GPA
  • a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
  • 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 600 (paper-based), or a total score of 100 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 5 on each band
  • PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 68
Other Requirements
  • three letters of reference (Two letters if a graduate of University of Alberta)
  • Preliminary Application for Supervision (available on website)
  • GRE Scores are not required
  • CV
  • Statement of Research Interests (approximately one page)

 

Department Application Deadline
   

Canadian

International

 

Fall (Sept) Entry

July 1

April 1 - China/Nigeria
June 1 - Other
 

Winter (Jan) Entry

Nov 1

Aug 1 - China/Nigeria
Oct 1 - Other

 

 

Tuition & Fees (typical)
  • approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
  • approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)
Funding (typical)
The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

  • a minimum of $19,000 per year

International

  • a minimum of $19,000 per year
About the Department
  • one of Canada's preeminent programs for Neuroscience
  • supervisors from multiple faculties provide trainees with broad educational experience
  • funding for stipends and travel available from multiple sources including the Centre for Neuroscience
  • cohesive and friendly program designed to promote student success
How to Apply?
  • Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

 

 
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