Neuroscience
Unlock the brain - one of science's most exciting and fastest-moving frontiers.
Neuroscience combines biology, chemistry, physics, and increasingly computer science to understand how the nervous system works. Canadian neuroscience programs at McGill and UofT are globally recognised - McGill's Montreal Neurological Institute is one of the world's leading brain research institutions.
Admission Average
high 80s to low 90s (Tier 3 (<85%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Biology
- Chemistry
- One additional U/M course
Skills You'll Build
- Neuroanatomy & Physiology
- Experimental Neuroscience
- Data Analysis (Python, MATLAB)
- Scientific Communication
- Cross-Disciplinary Research
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years
- Co-op available: No
- Graduate school: Common path
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- McGill University – Montreal, QC
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
- McMaster University – Hamilton, ON
- University of Alberta – Edmonton, AB
Careers This Major Leads To
- Psychiatrist – Entry $250,000
- Neuroscientist – Entry $60,000
- Research Scientist – Entry $60,000