Neuroscience (M.Sc.)

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #30

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Neuroscience (M.Sc.) is a master's degree in Neuroscience programme taught at McGill University in Montréal, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 10,674 per semester.

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Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Neuroscience

International tuition: CAD 10,674 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

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Program details

Overview

The Master of Science in Neuroscience is a thesis-based graduate program jointly offered by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering, and the Faculty of Science. It is McGill's largest graduate neuroscience program, spanning cellular and molecular neuroscience, systems neuroscience, human brain imaging, computational neuroscience, neurodevelopment, and behavioural and cognitive neuroscience. Students complete laboratory-based research, coursework, an annual retreat, and a seminar program, working within a community of close to 600 graduate students and over 230 supervisors. Admitted students are guaranteed funding. Admission requires an eligible bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA (out of 4.0), plus McGill's English-language proficiency requirement for applicants whose first language is not English. The program admits students in the Fall term.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.0

Admission Requirements: An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA. Applicants must meet McGill's English-language proficiency requirement.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About McGill University

“Grandescunt aucta labore”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1821

Students: 40,531

QS rank: #30

Programs: 323

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Neuroscience (M.Sc.) award?

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

How much does Neuroscience (M.Sc.) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 10,674 per semester.

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