Overview
Research
Research topics in the Neuroscience department at the University of Lethbridge are diverse, including animal social behavior, learning and memory, decision making, addiction, developmental plasticity (including the effects of brain injury, stress and drugs on brain development), neural coding, motor control, comparative neuroanatomy, comparative behavioural analysis, attention, and robotics.
Programme Structure
The program consists of:
- Graduate Seminar Series: Current Topics in Biological Sciences
- Advanced Contemporary Chemistry
- Neuroscience Research Dialogues
- Doctoral Thesis
- Comprehensive Examination
Key Information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting May 2027 — Apply before January 2027 (National)
- Starting September 2027 — Apply before January 2027 (International); Apply before May 2027 (National)
- Starting January 2028 — Apply before October 2027 (National); Apply before May 2027 (International)
- Starting May 2028 — Apply before October 2027 (International)
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 63
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Lethbridge, Canada
Disciplines
Neuroscience
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 63
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
Applicants will meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission:
- Hold a master's degree from a recognized degree-granting institution in the discipline of interest or in a related discipline
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, on a 4.00 scale on all graded master's-level courses OR calculated on the most recently completed PhD if the applicant is applying for another PhD in a closely related discipline
- Evidence of scholarly competence
- Demonstrate English Language Proficiency (ELP) for graduate student
- Secure a potential supervisor
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 11,131 AUD / year (≈ 10,964 CAD / year)
- Domestic: 4,402 AUD / year (≈ 4,336 CAD / year)
Living costs
Lethbridge, Canada: 1,218-1,827 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.