Overview

Doctoral students will work alongside top researchers in state-of-the-art facilities in microscopy, histology, neurochemistry, behavioural analysis, electrophysiology and molecular genetic analysis.

Neuroscience PhD students at Carleton University will have the opportunity to develop research projects aimed at finding the answers to mental health diseases including addiction, depression, Parkinson’s disease, obesity, dementia and traumatic injury.

Capital Advantage

Ottawa is home to numerous federal government departments and large research labs such as Health Canada, Environment Canada and the National Research Council, as well as major medical research facilities in hospitals. Many career opportunities are just down the road.

Programme Structure

Research

Social neuroscience

Association between the immune system, stress and psychiatric disorders

Neuroendocrine regulation of eating and metabolism

Sleep and health

Effects of environmental toxins and vulnerability to mental disorders

Brain development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 15 other PhDs in Neuroscience in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form

Statement of Intent (detailing your research interest)

Resume

References (applicants can submit up to three but should submit at least two; referees should be academic, not professional)

Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are only required if an applicant receives an offer; transcripts from all post-secondary education institutions must be included)

English Language Proficiency (if applicable)

Tuition Fee

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International

15465 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15465 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

6601 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6601 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Ottawa

1168 - 1925 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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