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Medical Neuroscience (MSc)

Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada•QS 2027 #298

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Dalhousie University offers Medical Neuroscience (MSc), a master's degree in Neuroscience programme in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 16 months, delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Neuroscience
Duration: 16 months
Delivery: On Campus

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Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Dalhousie University's Master of Science in Medical Neuroscience is a thesis-based graduate program offered jointly by the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Graduate Studies in Halifax. The program provides a multidisciplinary background spanning neuroscience and developmental biology, combining research training with teaching experience and an in-depth study of the human body. Students pursue independent, supervisor-guided research culminating in a thesis that is developed and defended before a committee. The program is delivered on campus on a full-time basis and normally takes 16 months or longer to complete. Graduates are prepared for research careers in neuroscience and related biomedical fields.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirement of a 3.0 (B average) grade point average in the last 60 credit hours of study, together with program-specific requirements set by the Faculty of Medicine. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Dalhousie's graduate English-language proficiency requirements, such as an IELTS Academic score of 7.0 or a TOEFL iBT score of 4.5 on the 1-6 scale.

About Dalhousie University

“Ora et Labora”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1818
Students: 20,000
QS rank: #298
Programs: 261
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Medical Neuroscience (MSc) award?

Dalhousie University awards a Master's Degree in the field of Neuroscience on completion of this programme.

How long does Medical Neuroscience (MSc) take?

The programme runs for 16 months.

Can Medical Neuroscience (MSc) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Dalhousie University.

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