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
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology Neuroscience Cognitive Science View 18 other Masters in Neuroscience in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- 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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6838 CAD per semester during 24 months. -
National
4756 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2378 CAD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Guelph
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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