Frequently Asked Questions
- 1) What are the admission requirements and how do I apply?
What you need to know about applying to the Neuroscience Graduate program can be found on our website. The graduate program administrator will submit the application to Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies on the applicant's behalf when the following requirements are met:
- Admission criteria has been met.
- A supervisor has been secured.
- Funding has been secured.
- The application has been approved by the members of the Neuroscience Graduate Program Committee.
For general information about applying to graduate studies at the University of Alberta, please visit the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies.
- 2) What are the deadlines to apply?
Please visit the Application Deadlines page for more information.
- 3) Do I require a biological sciences undergraduate degree in order to apply?
Students with a wide variety of post-graduate degrees apply to and are admitted to the neuroscience program. If applicants are accepted to the program, but lack sufficient neuroscience background, they may be required to take one or more undergraduate courses (as extra to degree) which will provide a stronger knowledge base.
If you are unsure if you would qualify, please email our Student Program Administrator at nmhiedu@ualberta.ca.
- 4) Can I be admitted directly into the Neuroscience PhD program if I already have my Masters?
Students with a Master's degree may be eligible to apply directly to the PhD program. To learn more, email our Student Program Administrator at nmhiedu@ualberta.ca.