St. John's,
NL,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Neuroscience in St. Johns Canada | Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
|
St. Johns Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
4,497
(c. USD3,227.7)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Division of BioMedical Sciences (BMS) within the Faculty of Medicine oversees the Neuroscience graduate program, providing students with options to earn either a Master of Science (MSc) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Students join a dynamic research environment, gaining neuroscience expertise through hands-on biomedical lab work, academic courses, seminar participation, and the yearly BioMedicine research symposium, complemented by various on-campus professional growth initiatives. The Faculty of Medicine facilitates a guest lecturer series, teaching assistant positions, institutional awards and funding, administrative assistance, and a specialized Office of Research & Graduate Studies focused on medical graduate student affairs. The Health Sciences Library is conveniently situated in the Health Sciences Centre, next to the Faculty of Medicine.
PhD – This thesis-driven doctoral program typically spans four years of full-time enrollment. Admitted students who meet or exceed academic standards while maintaining full-time status in the Faculty of Medicine receive guaranteed financial support for four years. Coursework is usually finished within the initial 1-2 years, with the remaining time dedicated to thesis research and development. All PhD candidates at Memorial University must complete comprehensive examinations by their seventh semester.
Program Length (Full-time):
MSc (Med): 1-2 years
PhD: 4 years
Location: St. John's campus
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Masters degree in an appropriate area of study
Transcripts Grad Transcript and confirmation of degree Grad Confirmation of Degree Awarded - Transcripts should be uploaded to the online application after your application is submitted.
Two 2 letters of appraisal Grad Reference.
Please submit an updated resume.
TOEFL - An aggregate score of 80 - 92 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
IELTS Academic - An aggregate score of 6.5 - 7 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
Duolingo English Test - An aggregate score of 115 - 125 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
CAEL - A score between 50 and 60 in each of four bands with at least 2 band scores of 60
MET - A score of 59 percent.
Tuition
CAD
4,497