Master of Science Neuroscience is a master's degree in Neuroscience programme taught at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 10,519 per year.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Neuroscience
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 10,519 / year
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: ualberta.ca ·
Program details
Overview
This is a thesis-based Master of Science offered on campus by the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute at the University of Alberta. Students complete 3 units of graduate coursework spanning the faculty's Critical Reading/Thinking and Background Knowledge core competencies, drawing on a pre-approved list of neuroscience, physiology, psychology, cell biology and pharmacology courses; clinical trainees such as medical residents may be exempted from course requirements with approval. Students are required to attend departmental Neuroscience seminars and to participate annually in Neuroscience Research Day. The core of the degree is original thesis research carried out with a supervisor and supervisory committee, culminating in a written thesis and an oral defence. Program length follows the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry's minimum program length and the university's general time limit for completion of graduate programs.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission follows the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry's graduate program entrance requirements: a minimum Admission Grade Point Average of 3.0 (a B average) on the 4-point scale, calculated on the last 60 units or two years of full-time graded coursework, assessed on a competitive basis. Where English is not the applicant's first language, proof of proficiency is required: an internet-based TOEFL score of 95 overall with at least 21 per section (tests before January 21, 2026) or 5 overall with at least 4.5 per section (tests on or after January 21, 2026), an IELTS Academic score of 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 per band, or a Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score of 185 with at least 179 per sub-score. Required documents are three reference letters (at least two academic), a statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae, transcripts, and a Supervisor Confirmation and Applicant Funding Information form completed by the prospective supervisor. Applicants to the MSc program are expected to have completed courses equivalent to ZOOL 342 and NEURO 371 or PHYSL 371, and PHYSL 372; students without this background may be required to take these as extra-to-degree courses.
