The PhD in Neuroscience is a research intensive program that emphasizes the development of individual scholarship and excellence through the collaborative interactions within this interdisciplinary program. Students in the program experience a very wide exposure to all aspects of neuroscience research from cellular molecular to cognitive neuroscience. Student with an MSc usually complete this program within 4 years. Direct entry into the program by students with a BSc is possible for outstanding candidates.

Duration12 term(s)
Tuition FeeCAD 2,335 / Per Term
Apply DateMarch 31, 2023
Next IntakeMay 1, 2026
Neuroscience, PhD
About
Disciplines
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
Additional Requirements
- At present, only candidates with a degree from recognized universities are admitted directly into the PhD program. All others interested in the PhD program are first admitted to the MSc program. They may transfer to the PhD program within the first 18 months, provided that their progress is excellent and that they have a project that could be developed into a PhD thesis.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 7
- TOEFLMin 100
English Program Requirements
English Language Proficiency
Applicants whose first language is not English must furnish evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language:
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum acceptable score is 100 for the internet version, with no individual score below 25. [Western's TOEFL ID is 0984].
- The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) of the British Council. Minimum required score is 7.
- The Duolingo English Test. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 120.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
2,335 / Per Term
Neuroscience, PhD

Western University
Canada, London
