The majority of graduate programs are NOT impacted by recent government announcements about tuition increases.

PhD students from the rest of Canada will continue to pay Quebec fees.
International PhD fees will see the same 3% increase as Quebec fees.

Neuroscience (M.Sc.)

Program Description

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Neuroscience (Thesis) offered by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering, and the Faculty of Science is a research-intensive program that emphasizes rigorous and comprehensive learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, research design, and scientific communication to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

Keywords: behavioural, imaging, electrophysiology, neurological disease, neurodevelopment, plasticity, cognitive, neuroinformatics, epilepsy, brain tumour.

Unique Program Features

  • The program comprises more than 650 graduate students and over 230 supervisors making it the largest graduate neuroscience program in North America;
  • Students benefit from experience with the full spectrum of research fields, from cellular and molecular neuroscience to behavioural and cognitive neuroscience;
  • Learning activities include laboratory research, an extensive range of courses, an annual retreat, and a seminar program to facilitate communication between students in different neuroscience disciplines;
  • Admitted students are guaranteed funding;
  • Graduates pursue careers in neuroscience and related fields, both in the public and private sector.

University-Level Admission Requirements

  • An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
  • English-language proficiency

Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.

Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.

Program Website

MSc in Neuroscience website

Department Contact

Graduate Program ipn.admissions [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MSc%20in%20Neuroscience) (email)

Available Intakes

Fall

Winter

Application Deadlines

Intake Applications Open Application Deadline - International Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada)
FALL September 15 January 15 June 1
WINTER February 15 August 1 November 10
SUMMER N/A N/A N/A

Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.

Application Resources

Application Workshops

Consult our full list of our virtual application-focused workshops on the Events webpage.

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