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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Medical Neuroscience] From Dalhousie University

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Medical Neuroscience)

STEM Course

4 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Biology,

Neuroscience

CA$5,164/Yr

CA$5,164 /Yr

Dalhousie University offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Anatomy and NeuroBiology for a duration of 4 years.
It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time.
This program will provide students with a sound multidisciplinary background in the morphological sciences, in-depth research training, and an introduction to teaching anatomy.
The programs will provide students with:
- a multidisciplinary background in neurobiology
- in-depth research training in a particular aspect of neurobiology
- opportunity to learn and teach human anatomy
As a PhD student, they have no formal course requirements. Students must complete at least one credit of required courses if they have not previously taken core courses in anatomical sciences.
students take 4 to 5 years to complete this program.
As part of the degree requirements, students are expected to assist with laboratory teaching in anatomy courses offered by the department to undergraduate and professional students in their second year of study and beyond.
The amount of teaching is between 20 and 40 hours per year. They may request relief from teaching in their final year.
Students are expected to attend departmental seminars. They are required to give at least one seminar on their thesis during the course of their study.
Students must pass a PhD preliminary (oral) exam, designed to test the depth and breadth of their knowledge in areas related to their research.
Students are encouraged to take the exam in their second or third year of PhD study, and it must be taken at least one year before their PhD thesis defense.
THe average salary goes upto 55,000 USD after completion of the program.

Event	Application Date
Application Deadline For Summer Intake	Dec 20, 2023

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	CA$5164 (CAD 5164)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Food	CA$9821 (CAD 9821)
Health Insurance	CA$500 (CAD 500)
Other Fees	CA$4308 (CAD 4308)
Total Cost	CA$14629 (CAD 14629)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students have to complete the thesis Master’s degree or it's equivalent from a first-class division from the recognized university.
A minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) in the last 60 credit hours of study is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they have completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

92 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

300 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

Required Document List

Following are the required document:

Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees.
Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Two Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Confirmation of Employment Form: Students must be emailed as an attachment by applicant or referee.
Proof of name change: Required only if name discrepancies exist between transcripts/assessments/test scores and other application documents. Examples of proof: Marriage/divorce certificates, 2 copies of government-issued ID that include a previous and current name and date of birth.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

Associate Professor, Postsecondary / Higher Education
Medical Writer
Neuroscientist
Product Manager, Healthcare
Professor, Postsecondary / Higher Education
Research Assistant Professor

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Killam Predoctoral Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Go Clean Scholarship	Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Paul Foundation scholarships	Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174	Level Of StudyDiploma	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Australia Awards Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details