Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Neuroscience] From Carleton University

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Neuroscience)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$10,980 /Yr

CA$15,465 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$10980 (CAD 15465)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room ( On Campus)$10666 (CAD 15023)
Room (Off Campus)$5325 (CAD 7500)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2024$10868 (CAD 15307)
2023$4636 (CAD 6530)
2022$10824 (CAD 15245)
2021$8005 (CAD 11275)

Important Dates

Applications are accepted on Rolling Basis
EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake Feb 1, 2025
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  • The Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience is a 4-year program at Carleton University.
  • Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary field, encompassing different aspects of psychology, biology, chemistry, neurophysiology, genetics, and epidemiology. 
  • Students will work alongside top researchers in state-of-the-art facilities in microscopy, histology, neurochemistry, behavioral analysis, electrophysiology, and molecular genetic analysis.
  • Ph.D students will have the opportunity to develop research projects aimed at finding the answers to mental health diseases including addiction, depression, Parkinson’s disease, obesity, dementia, and traumatic injury.
  • The Faculty Research Highlights are:
    • Social neuroscience
    • Association between the immune system, stress, and psychiatric disorders
    • Neuroendocrine regulation of eating and metabolism
    • Sleep and health
    • Effects of environmental toxins and vulnerability to mental disorders
    • Brain development
    • Plasticity and recovery of brain function
  • Carleton University has strong concentrations in Food Science, Analytical Chemistry.
  • Ottawa is also home to world-class hospitals and medical research facilities and high tech organizations.
  • The student to faculty ratio is 12:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
  • Carleton University has an acceptance rate of 21%, compared to other Canadian universities..

Scores Required

86 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

310 / 340

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GRE

60 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Required Document List

Following are the required Documents:

  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
  • Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge student ability to convey a written message.
  • Aptitude test results: Used to make inferences about competencies, capabilities, and future performance on the job of the students.
  • Preference Form: Some departments require students to fill in a preference form that will ask to outline their preferences for the program specialization, research area, or faculty supervisor.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Career and Placement after Course

Students have career opportunities in academia, health, business/industry, education, or government.



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