Doctor of Philosophy [PhD] (Neuroscience)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #401 out of 500 by ARWU Global Ranking 2022
$6,171 /Yr
CA$8,571 /Yr
- PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Victoria is offered as a 4-years program by the Division of Medical Sciences.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
- The PhD program is a full-time program of independent and original research leading to a dissertation that is defended in an oral examination.
- The neuroscience graduate program produces students with a research-based background in either cellular or cognitive neurosciences, reflecting UVic's two major neuroscience research streams.
- The program emphasizes connections between the core areas in neuroscience: learning and memory, synaptic function, developmental neuroscience, sensory-motor systems, and disease and injury and encourages students to develop competencies in more than one area.
- The PhD program consists of a minimum of 32 units.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $6171 (CAD 8571) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
| Total Cost | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5931 (CAD 8238) |
| 2023 | $5702 (CAD 7920) |
| 2021 | $11048 (CAD 15345) |
Important Dates
We recommend that you submit your application at least three months before the program entry date. Entry terms are September, January and May.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Complete Application
Application Fee
Official Transcripts
English Language Requirements
Completion of secondary school
Key Resources for Your Study Abroad Journey
Course Guides
PhD in Canada: Top Universities, Application Process, Cost, Scholarships and Job Prospects
Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Psychometrist
- Medical Technician
- Science Writer
- Clinical Research Assistant
- Science Advocacy
- Special Education Assistant
- Patient Care Assistant
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,520/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 6,390/Yr$8,875 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based |
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