Overview

The program helps students develop their theoretical knowledge as well as their capacity for critical analysis. This is achieved through reading and critiquing the scientific literature, conducting experiments in the laboratory, analyzing the data and results generated, and presenting their results in the form of research seminars or posters.

Outcomes

The Neuroscience program at the University of Ottawa prepares candidates for a variety of careers in teaching and research both within and outside of academia.

Graduates of the program will acquire autonomy in conducting research and in preparing scholarly publications and grant applications. A comprehensive set of courses, state-of-the-art research facilities and outstanding research opportunities ensure a career in neuroscience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Systems Neuroscience
Molecular Psychiatry
Consciousness: An Interdisciplinary Perspective from Neuroscience, Philosophy and Psychology
Neurotransmission and Neuromodulation
Advanced Topics in Neuropathology
Developmental Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Molecular Biology of the Neuron
Mechanisms of Neurological Disease

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

9 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 16 other PhDs in Neuroscience in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible, candidates must:

Have a master's degree in science with a minimum average of B+ (75%).
Demonstrate a good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11650 CAD / year

≈ 11650 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4244 CAD / year

≈ 4244 CAD / year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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