$11,757 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Science [B.S] Neuroscience
- Dalhousie University offers a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience for a duration of 4 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- This program integrates psychology, cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, and other branches of the life sciences to provide comprehensive insights into the structure and function of the brain.
- Students will have the opportunity to work in research labs and engage in studies that analyze the brain and its involvement in controlling behaviour.
- In the first year of study, students will take courses that will provide a firm grounding in the physical and biological sciences.
- In subsequent years, students will take more specialized courses in the fields of neuroscience, psychology, and biology.
- Students get the opportunity to study some sample courses such as:
- Neuroscience Principles and Methods
- System Neuroscience
- Drugs and Behaviour
- A neuroscience degree offers students the flexibility to pursue graduate studies in a wide range of fields.
- Each year, Dal Science students are recognized for their success and dedication through scholarships and bursaries.
- Scholarship amounts range from $500 for one year to $40,000 over four years.
- The department also offers a wide range of opportunities to work alongside the researchers who are among the top of their field.
- Job opportunities after BSc Neuroscience are Neurologist, Speech Therapist, Psychiatrist, etc and the average salary goes up to 49,000 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $10407 | $10407 | $10407 | $10407 |
| Books and supply | $1350 | $1350 | $1350 | $1350 |
| Total Fees | $11757 | $11757 | $11757 | $11757 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have completed their academic English 12 and Pre-calculus Math 12 courses with a minimum overall average of 75%.
- Students also have to complete three additional academic subjects.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
- Or, another Senior Secondary School Certificate awarded after standard XII
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.