Msc in Neuroscience in Canada at UVic Canada

Program Overview for Msc in Neuroscience in Canada:

The Postgraduate Program in Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary project that combines professors from various UVic departments: 

• Department of Medical Sciences 
• Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology
• Department of Biology
• School of Sports Sciences, Sports Education and Health 

Our Graduate Program in Neuroscience Focuses on cellular and cognitive neuroscience, which reflects the two main streams of neuroscience research at UVic.

The program emphasizes the links between the core areas of neuroscience: learning and memory, synaptic function, developmental neuroscience, sensorimotor systems, and disease and injury. We encourage students to develop skills in multiple fields.

Our Master of Neuroscience is a full-time research degree with thesis and course requirements. Your paper will be based on your own original and in-depth research.

Areas of focus

• Learning and memory
• Synaptic function
• Developmental neuroscience
• Sensory-motor systems
• Disease and injury
• Cognition and neuropsychology

The eligibility for Msc in Neuroscience in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

Admission requires a bachelor’s degree with coursework appropriate to the proposed thesis research concentration. Students must have a Neuroscience faculty member agree to supervise them and provide financial support in advance of applying to the program.

Students considered for admission must meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum grade point average (GPA) for admission. For students transferring from another program within UVic, the Neuroscience Graduate Program Committee will consider the application based on their GPA from the last two academic years.

Initial inquiries should be made directly by email to a prospective research supervisor to see if a position is available. The research supervisor may request unofficial transcripts, CV, two letters of reference (with at least one independent reference letter that a direct supervisor or lab member does not write.) a letter outlining your research interests.

If a Neuroscience faculty member agrees to supervise you, formally apply to the Neuroscience Graduate Program using the online application. Ensure all of your application materials have been received by Graduate Admissions by reviewing your online application checklist. Email the Neuroscience Graduate Program Administrator: dmsgrad@uvic.ca written confirmation from the faculty member that has agreed to supervise you.

Two letters of reference (can be the same as provided to the supervisor). A letter outlining your research interests and identifying your confirmed research supervisor(s). Admission requires a bachelor’s degree with coursework appropriate to the proposed thesis research concentration. Students must have a Neuroscience faculty member agree to supervise them and provide financial support in advance of applying to the program.

Deadlines

It is recommended that applications be submitted a minimum of 3 months before the proposed entry date for Canadian applicants and six months in advance for international applicants.

For September entry only: To be eligible for consideration for awards administered in September, you must submit your application by February 15th.

These are the test eligibilities for the Msc in Neuroscience to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Msc in Neuroscience in Canada.

All graduate students must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:

• You must list a potential supervisor on your application
• This faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission.

To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you've found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.

Contact the graduate secretary at dmsgrad@uvic.ca or 250-853-3129.

Graduate students registered in full-time programs are automatically considered for a fellowship. This is based on a qualifying GPA.

Individual award amounts may vary depending on the program.

UVic Fellowship Awards

• Up to $17,500 per year (masters)
• Up to $20,000 per year (Ph.D.)

UVic Graduate Awards

• Up to $10,000 per year (masters and PhD)

Eligibility

• The minimum requirement for funding consideration is an A- average on the last two years of coursework
• Domestic and international students are considered equally for funding
• Full-time registration (3.0 units) for UVic Fellowship holders and at least part-time registration (1.5 units) for UVic Graduate Award holders
• Full-time registration for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is 1.5 units

Every year we employ many graduate students to assist with teaching, research, and lab instruction.

• Their academic units hire teaching assistants (TAs) to assist with teaching and grading courses. These are unionized, hourly positions.
• Faculty members hire research assistants (RAs) to help with their research. These roles are sometimes called scientific assistants or laboratory instructors. RA salaries come from faculty members’ research grants. Because of this, RA hours, salary, and other details are worked out between you and the faculty member.

Work-study

The work-study program offers part-time jobs on campus that fit your course schedule.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a full-time student
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Co-operative Education Program (co-op)

UVic is home to the largest graduate co-op program in Canada. You can add a co-op to your master’s or doctoral studies for work experience in your field of study.

Bursaries

We offer non-repayable bursaries based on financial needs.

To be eligible for a bursary, you must be:

• Already receiving the maximum government student loans available to you
• In full-time status as determined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
• In good academic standing