, Programs, Tuition Fees & Entry Requirements 2022-2023

Master of Science [M.S] [Neuroscience] From University of Alberta

Edmonton, AlbertaLocation
UniversitySchool type
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Master of Science [M.S] (Neuroscience)

2 year
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

8,874/Yr

8,874 /Yr

Offered By:   

  • Master of Science in Neuroscience at the University of Alberta is a 2-year teaching program.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Neuroscience program is an exciting interdisciplinary field of study that investigates all aspects of brain structure and fits function.
  • It is the study of the brain and neuroscientists are bringing students closer to an understanding of how the brain allows us to move, think, and interact with the world around us.
  • University has a multidisciplinary network with research expertise in a variety of fields, including the priority areas:
    • Brain and spinal cord injury and trauma
    • Depression
    • Multiple sclerosis
    • Chronic pain and addiction
    • Alzheimer's disease and other related dementia
    • Stroke and rehabilitation
  • The program offers a graduate program that is designed to offer students broad training in various experimental and theoretical aspects of neuroscience while maintaining a research program that may be more specialized.
  • Students have the opportunity to draw on the expertise of researchers and clinicians.
  • Neuroscience graduate students are eligible to receive numerous University of Alberta and external funding agency scholarships. 
  • The University of Alberta is one of Canada's top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences.
  • Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute's main goal is to foster research collaborations and partnerships across the academic and health care systems in order to help facilitate the translation of research into better health care.
  • Job opportunities after MSc in Neuroscience are Research Scientists, Neuroscientists,  etc and the average salary goes up to 51,000 USD.

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees8874

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing10800
Food2700
Health Insurance970
Books and supply1200
Total Cost15670

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
202113972

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a four-year bachelor’s degree or its academic equivalent, from an accredited academic institution in the related field.
  • Students have a minimum GPA of 3.3 (B+ Grade) on the University of Alberta's 4-point scale based on the recent two years of full-time study.
  • Students with a wide variety of post-graduate degrees apply to and are admitted to the neuroscience program.
  • If students are accepted to the program but lack sufficient neuroscience background, they may be required to take one or more undergraduate courses (as extra to a degree) which will provide a stronger knowledge base.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students are normally required to have completed a bachelors' degree in its academic equivalent, from an academic institution, recognized by the University of Alberta.
  • GPA of 3.0/4.0 (B Grade) based on the recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent) is required.
  • Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
  • Students in CBSE or CISCE schools, they present 75%+ on their final Class XII exams.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.


Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

310 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

125 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo


Required Document List

Following are the required documents:

  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
  • Reference Form/Letter: Three reference forms and letters of recommendation completed and uploaded by referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) directly to the online portal.
  • Three Letters of Reference: The online application system will notify the references and allow the student to upload their letters. Letters can be academic or business references.
  • Research Proposal: 2-5 page description of the proposed research project, outlining the relevant legal issues, preliminary arguments, and the proposed research methodology.
  • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Career and Placement after Course

Following are the career opportunities for the students are:

  • Research Scientists
  • Neuroscientists
  • Medical Writers
  • Neurosurgeons
  • Natural Sciences Managers

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
UAlberta Master's Entrance ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES)Scholarship per student 8,312/Yr$8,312Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
Ontario Graduate FellowshipScholarship per student 8,459/Yr$8,459Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Aga khan Foundation ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
QS Scholarship for Academic ExcellenceScholarship per student 10,000/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
BrokerFish International student scholarshipScholarship per student 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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