Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Medical Neuroscience)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #301 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023
$3,821 /Yr
CA$5,164 /Yr
- Dalhousie University offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Anatomy and NeuroBiology for a duration of 4 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time.
- This program will provide students with a sound multidisciplinary background in the morphological sciences, in-depth research training, and an introduction to teaching anatomy.
- The programs will provide students with:
- a multidisciplinary background in neurobiology
- in-depth research training in a particular aspect of neurobiology
- opportunity to learn and teach human anatomy
- As a PhD student, they have no formal course requirements. Students must complete at least one credit of required courses if they have not previously taken core courses in anatomical sciences.
- students take 4 to 5 years to complete this program.
- As part of the degree requirements, students are expected to assist with laboratory teaching in anatomy courses offered by the department to undergraduate and professional students in their second year of study and beyond.
- The amount of teaching is between 20 and 40 hours per year. They may request relief from teaching in their final year.
- Students are expected to attend departmental seminars. They are required to give at least one seminar on their thesis during the course of their study.
- Students must pass a PhD preliminary (oral) exam, designed to test the depth and breadth of their knowledge in areas related to their research.
- Students are encouraged to take the exam in their second or third year of PhD study, and it must be taken at least one year before their PhD thesis defense.
- THe average salary goes upto 55,000 USD after completion of the program.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For January Intake | |
Application Deadline For May Intake | Dec 31, 2024 |
Application Deadline For September Intake | Apr 1, 2025 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $3821 (CAD 5164) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing and Food | $7268 (CAD 9821) |
Health Insurance | $370 (CAD 500) |
Other Fees | $3188 (CAD 4308) |
Total Cost | $10826 (CAD 14629) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete the thesis Master’s degree or it's equivalent from a first-class division from the recognized university.
- A minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) in the last 60 credit hours of study is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required document:
- Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees.
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
- Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Confirmation of Employment Form: Students must be emailed as an attachment by applicant or referee.
- Proof of name change: Required only if name discrepancies exist between transcripts/assessments/test scores and other application documents. Examples of proof: Marriage/divorce certificates, 2 copies of government-issued ID that include a previous and current name and date of birth.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Associate Professor, Postsecondary / Higher Education
- Medical Writer
- Neuroscientist
- Product Manager, Healthcare
- Professor, Postsecondary / Higher Education
- Research Assistant Professor
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Killam Predoctoral Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 31,080/Yr$42,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
BrokerFish International Student Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 740/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,590/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 14,929/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based |
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