At University of Calgary in Calgary, Canada, Neuroscience -MSc - Thesis-based is offered as a master's degree in Neuroscience programme. The programme runs for 2 years.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Neuroscience
Duration: 2 years
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This thesis-based Master of Science program in Neuroscience seeks to advance research contributing to the understanding of the brain and mental health. First-year core courses provide a foundation in neurophysiology before students pursue disease-focused or fundamental brain research. The program is based at the University of Calgary's Foothills Campus and normally takes two years of full-time study, with a maximum of four years permitted. Admission requires a four-year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent, from a recognized institution, a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, and two reference letters. The program admits students in the May, September, and January terms. The program is offered through the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and draws on faculty expertise spanning cellular, systems, and cognitive neuroscience.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.30 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent, from a recognized institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale over the past two years of full-time study. Two reference letters are required. Applicants whose primary language is not English must meet the university's English language proficiency requirement.
