Overview

The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, research design, and scientific communication to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

Unique Program Features

The program at McGill University is made up of nearly 600 graduate students and over 230 supervisors making it the largest graduate Neuroscience program in North America;

Students benefit from experience with the full spectrum of research fields, from cellular and molecular neuroscience to behavioural and cognitive neuroscience;

Learning activities include laboratory research, an extensive range of courses, an annual retreat, and a seminar program to facilitate communication between students in different neuroscience disciplines;

Admitted students are guaranteed funding;

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thesis Proposal

Seminar Presentation

Thesis Submission

Responsible Research Conduct

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montréal, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA

English-language proficiency

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21348 CAD / year

≈ 21348 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9730 CAD / year

≈ 9730 CAD / year

Additional Details

Quebec Residents: 1,513.35CAD

Living costs

Montréal

Canada

1074 - 1759 CAD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Unique Program Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Montréal

Funding

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