Master of Science [M.S] (Psychology and Neuroscience)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$16,860/Yr
CA$16,860 /Yr
- Dalhousie University offers a Master of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience for a duration of 2 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- Dalhousie's Psychology and Neuroscience graduate programs place a strong emphasis on research and can be best described as apprenticeship programs.
- At both the master's and doctoral levels, students work with faculty members, who supervise each student's research.
- Students in this program are expected to do research in experimental psychology neuroscience.
- Students entering with an honours degree in their area of research are admitted into a master's program with a 1-year residency requirement.
- Occasionally, when a student does not have an honours degree in their area of research, they may be admitted into a program with a 2-year residency requirement.
- During each residency year, master's students must register for and attend a colloquium series and will be required to serve as a teaching assistant in the undergraduate program.
- This consists of working as a laboratory instructor, seminar leader, or teaching assistant.
- The combined MSc Psychology and Neuroscience program as a foundation of knowledge that students use to build toward a PhD degree program.
- The average salary goes up to 53,000 USD after completion of the program.
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$16860 (CAD 16860) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Housing and Food | CA$9821 (CAD 9821) |
Books and supply | CA$2700 (CAD 2700) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2021 | CA$13645 (CAD 13645) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students should have completed a 4-year bachelor's degree from a 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 meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a 3-year undergraduate degree from an accredited 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
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.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Laboratory Technician
- Clinical Research Assistant
- Special Education Assistant
- Neurologist
- Psychiatrists
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Killam Predoctoral Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
A.S. Mowat Prize Scholarship at Dalhousie University | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,084/Yr$1,084 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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