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Psychology (Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science) University of Guelph

24 months
Duration
13676 CAD/year
4756 CAD/year
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About

The Psychology (Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science) program of University of Guelph provides training for students interested in the integrative functioning of the mind and brain.

Overview

Key facts

The Psychology (Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science) program of University of Guelph has specific research and course training in their research field and are exposed to broader interdisciplinary research through the Research Seminar in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science. The practicum is a unique feature that provides students with additional specific training in a research laboratory, hospital, government agency, or non-government agency.

We offer a two-year MSc and a three-year PhD, both of which involve preparation and defense of a researchbased thesis. In addition to courses and thesis research, students attend a weekly research seminar, and complete a practicum placement and a qualifying exam.

Research Areas Include:

  • Basic Cognitive Processes
  • Behavioural Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Ergonomics
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Developmental and Life-Span Cognition
  • Evolution and Behaviour
  • Foundations of Cognitive Science

Are you interested in:

  • Attention, Emotion, Learning, or Memory
  • Evolution and Behaviour
  • Addiction and Sickness
  • Applied Cognition, such as Driving
  • Behaviour or Economic/Political
  • Decision Making

Career opportunities

  • Academic or non-academic (hospital, industry, etc.) researcher
  • Science Policy Advisor
  • Government or NGO contractor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Research Design and Statistics
  • Practicum
  • Research Seminar in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science
  • Ethical Issues in Psychology
  • Applications of Cognitive Science
  • Foundations of Cognitive Science

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • We encourage applicants with experience in one or more of the fields within Neuroscience, Psychology and Applied Cognitive Science. 
  • Students who enter a Master’s will normally have a Bachelor’s or Honours degree in Psychology (or related field). Students who enter at the PhD level will normally have a Master’s degree in a related field. 

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    13676 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 6838 CAD per semester during 24 months.
  • National

    4756 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2378 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Guelph

1157 - 1804 CAD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Psychology (Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
1500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Ellen Nilsen Memorial Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Earnest Austin Weir Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
25000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
CSAHS International Master’s Tuition Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Charlotte Yates Family Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
50000 CAD
Deadline
28 Feb 2025
Arrell Food Institute Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
20000 CAD
Deadline
15 Aug 2025
Alan Lyons Family Soils at Guelph Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
14000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Anna and Val Hovanec Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Indigenous Graduate Scholarship - Fulfilling Indigenous Community Responsibilities
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
2000 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Quinn Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
2000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Founders' Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
2000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Board of Graduate Studies: Research Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Daughters for Life Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15900 USD
Deadline
21 Mar 2025
Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development
Merit-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12700 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2025
Study in Canada Scholarships
Merit-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
Merit-based

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iGotcha Media
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Eon Essay Contest
Merit-based

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Eon Essay Contest
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
04 Mar 2025
Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degrees
Merit-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
11100 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2025
Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program
Merit-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2025
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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BeArt-Presets
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based

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WEAR & I
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP)
Merit-based Need-based

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Government Of Canada
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 May 2025
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Nora's Nursery
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Niara Scholarships
Merit-based

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Niara
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2025
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
“The Hope For Healing” Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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FHE Health
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jun 2025
Empowering Future Psychologists: Blockchain Scholarship for Students Pursuing Higher Education
Merit-based Need-based

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