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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Neuroscience] From University of Alberta

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Neuroscience)

STEM Course

4 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Biology,

Neuroscience

₹4 L/Yr

CA$6,525 /Yr

Offered By: Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta

PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 4 years.
It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
Neuroscience program is an exciting interdisciplinary field of study that investigates all aspects of brain structure and fits function.
It is the study of the brain and neuroscientists are bringing students closer to an understanding of how the brain allows us to move, think, and interact with the world around us.
University has a multidisciplinary network with research expertise in a variety of fields, including the priority areas:
- Brain and spinal cord injury and trauma
- Depression
- Multiple sclerosis
- Chronic pain and addiction
- Alzheimer's disease and other related dementia
- Stroke and rehabilitation
The program offers a graduate program that is designed to offer students broad training in various experimental and theoretical aspects of neuroscience while maintaining a research program that may be more specialized.
Students have the opportunity to draw on the expertise of researchers and clinicians.
Neuroscience graduate students are eligible to receive numerous University of Alberta and external funding agency scholarships.
The University of Alberta is one of Canada's top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences.
Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute's main goal is to foster research collaborations and partnerships across the academic and health care systems in order to help facilitate the translation of research into better health care.
Job opportunities after PhD in Neuroscience are Research Scientists, Neuroscientists, etc and the average salary goes up to 64,000 USD.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹400635 (CAD 6525)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹663120 (CAD 10800)
Food	₹165780 (CAD 2700)
Total Cost	₹828900 (CAD 13500)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have a master's degree or its academic equivalent, from an accredited academic institution.
Students have a minimum GPA of 3.3 (B+ Grade) on the University of Alberta's 4-point scale based on the recent two years of full-time study.
Students with a wide variety of post-graduate degrees apply to and are admitted to the neuroscience program.
If students are accepted to the program but lack sufficient neuroscience background, they may be required to take one or more undergraduate courses (as extra to a degree) which will provide a stronger knowledge base.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Students are normally required to have completed a master's degree in its academic equivalent, from an academic institution, recognized by the University of Alberta.
GPA of 3.0/4.0 (B Grade) based on the recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent) is required.
Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
Students in CBSE or CISCE schools, they present 75%+ on their final Class XII exams.

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

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

310 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

125 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

Required Document List

Following are the required documents:

CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
Reference Form/Letter: Three reference forms and letters of recommendation completed and uploaded by referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) directly to the online portal.
Three Letters of Reference: The online application system will notify the references and allow the student to upload their letters. Letters can be academic or business references.
Research Proposal: 2-5 page description of the proposed research project, outlining the relevant legal issues, preliminary arguments, and the proposed research methodology.
Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
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

Following are the career opportunities for the students are:

Research Scientists
Neuroscientists
Medical Writers
Neurosurgeons
Natural Sciences Managers

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
UAlberta Andrew Stewart Memorial Graduate Prize	Scholarship per student₹ 2.1 L/Yr$3,464	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
University of Alberta Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 2.2 L/Yr$3,572	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
UAlberta Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 19.1 L/Yr$31,188	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
University of Alberta Graduate Fellowship	Scholarship per student₹ 3.4 L/Yr$5,544	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES)	Scholarship per student₹ 5.1 L/Yr$8,312	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Debesh Kamal Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 85,039/Yr$1,385	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details