The PhD in Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary, research-intensive program based in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, giving students broad exposure to neuroscience research spanning cellular and molecular mechanisms through to cognitive neuroscience. The program develops individual scholarship through collaborative interaction across the program's faculty and research groups. Entry requires an honours or master's degree in neuroscience or a related field with a strong research component, or a professional degree such as an MD, DDS, or DVS; direct entry from an undergraduate degree requires a stronger academic record than entry following a master's degree. The program is full-time, thesis-based, and structured over 12 terms (four years). Applicants whose first language is not English must meet minimum English proficiency scores on TOEFL, IELTS, or the Duolingo English Test. Graduates are prepared for research careers in academia, biotechnology, and related neuroscience fields.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants require an honours or master's degree in neuroscience or a related field with a strong research component, or an MD, DDS, or DVS degree. An average of at least 80 percent (A) over the final two years is recommended for standard entry; direct entry to the PhD from an undergraduate degree requires a minimum of 85 percent over the final two years. Only candidates holding a degree from a recognized university are admitted directly into the PhD program.
