Application deadlines are available on the Future Students webpages: https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/explore-programs/neuroscience-phd.

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Cumming School of Medicine requirements, the program requires:

Qualifications

MSc degree, or relevant master’s degree, recognized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, or transfer from MSc program, or, in exceptional cases, four-year BSc degree or equivalent.
A minimum admission grade point average of 3.30 (on the University of Calgary four-point system; equivalent to a "B+") based on the last two years of the undergraduate degree consisting of a minimum of 60 units and any master’s course work, if applicable.

English Language Proficiency

For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in the English language:

a minimum TOEFL internet based score of 105 (with no section less than 20), or
a minimum IELTS overall band score of 7.5 (with no individual band less than 6.0), or
a CAEL overall score of 70 (with no section less than 70), or
a minimum PTE academic version score of 75, or
Duolingo with score of 145 (with no subscore below 125), or
Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency with score of 200, or

This requirement can also be met by completing the Academic Communication Certificate with a minimum grade of "A-" in each course.

Immunizations

All students in graduate programs in the Cumming School of Medicine are required to complete a series of immunizations and diagnostic tests as outlined on the Student Immunization Worksheet.

Throughout their graduate program, students are required to ensure that immunizations are current and provide proof of updates to the Cumming School of Medicine. Failure to do so may result in students being removed from the program until such time as adequate proof has been provided. Please note that requirements may change during the program as determined by Alberta Health Services guidelines. Contact your Graduate Program Administrator for more information.

Additional Requirements

Applicants are required to arrange for the submission of two reference letters. References must follow the guidelines posted on the program’s website for prospective students.
Students must have confirmed a faculty member willing to supervise their studies.
Endorsement by the Graduate Program Director that the applicant is acceptable and that adequate supervision in the proposed program is available.

Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Applications are ranked according to academic excellence, prior research experience and commitment to the study of neuroscience.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Neuroscience Medicine

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