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Overview
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
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme 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
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Neuroscience Cognitive Sciences View 7 other Masters in Cognitive Sciences in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. B+
B+ (recommended)
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 89
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
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
13674 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6837 CAD per semester and a duration of 24 months. -
National
4754 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2377 CAD per semester and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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