Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Neuroscience

In Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Neuroscience programme you can further your anatomical study and enhance your clinical skills thanks to the generous donations of Maritimers to the Human Body Donation Programme and the Clinical Cadaver Programme. Visit the programme website for more information.

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Programme Options

Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Medical Neuroscience PhD Graduate Seminar
• Comprehensive Examination
• PhD Thesis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

GPA: 3.0

English Requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 92
• PTE Academic: 65
• IELTS: 7

Other Requirements

General requirements:

• Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent.
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
• Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

International tuition fees: 7,087 AUD/year (approximately 7,053 CAD/year).

Domestic tuition fees: 7,087 AUD/year (approximately 7,053 CAD/year).

Living Costs in Halifax, Canada

1,241–1,965 AUD/month (includes accommodation, public transportation, utilities, books, and groceries).

Funding

Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support graduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.