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    Application Deadline: February 1

  • Length: 4 years

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    Entry Terms: Fall

  • Pathways: Thesis

Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary field, encompassing different aspects of psychology, biology, chemistry, neurophysiology, genetics and epidemiology. Doctoral students will work alongside top researchers in state-of-the-art facilities in microscopy, histology, neurochemistry, behavioural analysis, electrophysiology and molecular genetic analysis. PhD students will have the opportunity to develop research projects aimed at finding the answers to mental health diseases including addiction, depression, Parkinson’s disease, obesity, dementia and traumatic injury.

Capital Advantage

Ottawa is home to numerous federal government departments and large research labs such as Health Canada, Environment Canada and the National Research Council, as well as major medical research facilities in hospitals. Many career opportunities are just down the road.

Research Highlights

Contact Information

Melissa Chee