Neuroscience, PhD

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.

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 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.