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Master of Neuroscience

Carleton University

  • Ottawa, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Carleton University campus

About the program

A science degree on the brain and behaviour, Combining psychology, Biology and chemistry.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Neuroscience can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Neuroscientist
  • Researcher
  • Neuropsychologist
  • Clinical research coordinator
  • Neuropharmacologist
  • Medical scientist
  • Psychiatric technician
  • Computational neuroscientist
  • Cognitive rehabilitation specialist
  • Graduate study

Curriculum

  • Four-year major: behavioral neuroscience
  • Abnormal psychology
  • Genetic analysis
  • Sensation and perception
  • Equilibrium and reactivity and biophysical chemistry. Optional Pre-Medical (MD) and Pre-Physician Assistant concentrations. Guaranteed internship including neuroscience lab or grant-funded research
  • Credits not stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • 4-year honours bachelor degree with B+ or better in major subjects and B- or better overall (https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/minimum-requirements/)
  • Some programmes consider a qualifying year
  • English proficiency required unless exempt
  • Additional academic criteria: B+ or better in major subjects
  • B- or better overall.

Accepted academic background

4-year (honours) bachelor degree, applicants without a 4-year honours degree may be considered for a qualifying-year programme in some master programmes

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
  • PTE Academic 5.0 writing
  • Duolingo 4.5 other skills
  • Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Proof of Funds for Study Permit
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the Neuroscience admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Carleton360. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,402 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusMain campus
Faculty or schoolAcademic Unit Not Confirmed
DepartmentAcademic Unit Not Confirmed
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship notePotential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Neuroscience. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    79 days left

Scholarships

Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Neuroscience. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.