Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Psychology - Comparative Cognition and Behaviour in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,763.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Spatial Cognition & Navigation - explores how animals locate, recall, and travel to destinations, as well as how they identify objects and environments. Comparative cognition researchers examine these spatial abilities across species from insects to humans.
Neuroethology of Social Behaviour - investigates how sexual differentiation shapes individual variations in social interactions. Studies focus on personality distinctions within species, their neuroendocrine foundations, and how sex differences develop.
Songbird Neuroethology - examines vocalization and auditory processing in songbirds. Research explores the mechanisms of sound production and perception, how early acoustic experiences influence adult vocal skills, and the related neural structures.
Individual differences in asocial and social learning - our research spans animal behavior, emphasizing how learning and cognitive skills help animals address natural challenges (e.g., finding food, recognizing species-specific calls, nest construction). We study the origins and impacts of variability in these capabilities.
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
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
Tuition
CAD
9,406