Neuroscience
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    Neuroscience

    University of Lethbridge
    University of Lethbridge
    Canada
    Canada, Lethbridge
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    Duration48 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 5,455 / term
    Next IntakeMay 8, 2023

    Neuroscience

    About

    Research topics in our department are diverse, including animal social behavior, learning and memory, decision making, addiction, developmental plasticity (including the effects of brain injury, stress and drugs on brain development), neural coding, motor control, comparative neuroanatomy, comparative behavioural analysis, attention, and robotics.

    The degree requirements for the Ph.D. program consist of successful completion of courses, a comprehensive examination, a Thesis, and a Thesis Oral Defence. Students develop their program in consultation with their supervisors. Required courses for the PhD Neuroscience program include:

    • Neuroscience 7901 - Neuroscience Research Dialogues I (0.75 credit hours)
    • Neuroscience 7902 - Neuroscience Research Dialogues II (0.75 credit hours)
    • Neuroscience 7903 - Neuroscience Research Dialogues III (0.75 credit hours)
    • Neuroscience 7904 - Neuroscience Research Dialogues IV (0.75 credit hours)

    Course descriptions are available in the Course Catalog.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Arts & Science

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of study with a minimum average of 80% or Very Good

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 63
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 86

    Career

    A graduate degree in neuroscience offers students an in-depth understanding of brain function, hand-on experience with a variety of experimental methods, the ability to analyze and interpret data, the ability to critically evaluate scientific studies, and writing and presentation skills.

    These skills prepare students for a variety of careers including:

    • college and university teaching
    • academic research
    • industry based research, such as within a pharmaceutical company
    • science-related policy and planning positions within government or non-governmental non-profit organizations (NGOs)
    • secondary-level science education
    • careers in health profession including rehabilitative therapist, audiologist, optometrist, EEG technician
    • doctor of medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine

    With further training, a neuroscience graduate degree may also prepare students for:

    • secondary-level science education
    • careers in health profession including rehabilitative therapist, audiologist, optometrist, EEG technician
    • doctor of medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 140

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    Neuroscience

    University of Lethbridge

    University of Lethbridge

    Canada

    Canada, Lethbridge

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