Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology - Behaviour, Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,763.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our graduate program employs an apprenticeship approach to cultivate highly skilled, autonomous researchers poised to advance the field of psychology. Through hands-on, mentor-guided research opportunities with distinguished faculty, students gain early and continuous research experience. Our alumni hold prominent positions across academia, government agencies, and private sector organizations.
The University of Alberta's Psychology Department fosters equity, diversity, and inclusion. We invite applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including women; Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit); visible minorities; individuals with disabilities; and people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. We value contributions that enhance our program's diversity.
Behavioural Neuroscience - Investigates brain-behavior relationships using animal models, examining genetic, emotional, and neurological influences on behavior, learning, and memory. This research informs therapeutic interventions for brain injury rehabilitation.
Systems Neuroscience - Studies neural mechanisms underlying behavioral states (e.g., sleep/wake cycles) and how sensory systems process complex stimuli like species-specific vocalizations.
Cognitive Neuroscience - Combines experimental methods, clinical case studies, and neuroimaging to examine neural bases of higher cognitive processes including memory, language, reasoning, and visual recognition.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Four-year undergraduate degree or graduate degree
Close match of research interests with one or more faculty members
Grade point average of 3.0 or better in last two years or equivalent of study
When primary language is not English, either:
a satisfactory score on the TOEFL (minimum total score of 88 on the iBT with a score of at least 20 in each skill area) or another approved English language examination
or, baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized institution, in which the language of instruction is English
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a requirement for admission to the graduate program. This requirement can be waived with the explicit written consent of the applicant's potential supervisor(s). In the absence of the supervisor's consent, applications lacking GRE scores will be considered incomplete
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Close match of research interests with one or more faculty members
Grade point average of 3.0 or better in last two years or equivalent of study
When primary language is not English, either:
a satisfactory score on the TOEFL (minimum total score of 88 on the iBT with a score of at least 20 in each skill area) or another approved English language examination
or, baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized institution, in which the language of instruction is English
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a requirement for admission to the graduate program. This requirement can be waived with the explicit written consent of the applicant's potential supervisor(s). In the absence of the supervisor's consent, applications lacking GRE scores will be considered incomplete
Upload transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended.
Prepare a C.V
Prepare a statement of research interests.
Tuition
CAD
9,406