McGill University

Cognitive Science (B.A. and B.Sc.)

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Program Information

School:McGill University
Faculty:Faculty of Arts / Faculty of Science
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Cognitive Science
Description:Cognitive Science is the multidisciplinary study of cognition in humans and machines. It encompasses the traditional disciplines of psychology, computer science, neuroscience, linguistics and philosophy. The goal of cognitive science is to understand the principles of intelligence with the hope that this will lead to better comprehension of the mind and of learning and to develop intelligent devices that extend human abilities.

The Interfaculty Program in Cognitive Science is restricted to students in the Arts & Science (B.A./B.Sc.) degree program. Students can also graduate with an Honours in Cognitive Science. Those students interested in exploring the interdisciplinary approach offered by cognitive science who are not in the B.A./B.Sc. program can complete a minor in Cognitive Science in either the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Arts as a complement to their major within one of the disciplines of Cognitive Science.
URL:Cognitive Science (B.A. and B.Sc.) at McGill University
Length:4 Year(s)

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*90
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 Mathematics  or  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
  • 2 of  Grade12 Science 
  •   Français  or   English 
Mathematics - NYA, NYB, (00UN, 00UP) (Applicants with Social Science Mathematics - 103, 203 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.). Minimum of four science courses from the following: Biology - NYA, General Biology II (00UK, 00XU), Chemistry - NYA, NYB (00UL, 00UM), Physics - NYA, NYB, NYC (00UR, 00US, 00UT).
Test Scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 577] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 90]

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 16, 2021