Course at a Glance
- BachelorDegree level
- 4 yearsDuration
- Halifax, Truro and Bible Hill, CanadaLocation
- Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Math, Physics, and ChemistryField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Halifax, Truro and Bible HillCampus
- $37,992Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
When you study neuroscience at Dalhousie, you’ll learn how the brain and nervous system work. | Neuroscience explores how the brain and nervous system work, and how they shape behaviour, cognition, and well-being. You'll study the brain from multiple perspectives, integrating fields like biology, psychology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and statistics to answer fundamental questions about the nervous system. | Over the course of your degree, you'll learn to: | Think like a neuroscientist by interpreting research, assessing scientific claims, and making evidence-informed decisions. | Describe the major subdisciplines of neuroscience and how ideas in these fields have evolved.. | Explain how the nervous system gives rise to sensation, perception, movement, cognition, emotion, and behaviour. | Recognise how processes at the molecular, cellular, systems, behavioural, and cognitive levels interact to shape brain function. | Conduct and evaluate research in neuroscience. | You'll study the nervous system at different levels from molecules and neurons to brain circuits and behaviour, and can explore topics such as neuroanatomy, learning and memory, sensation and perception, development, and cognition. | DISP First-Year Option | Jumpstart your degree with an immersive, t
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
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Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Minimum admission requirements | To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria: | Completion of secondary school (Grade 12) | Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice. | Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course). | Program-specific admission requirements | To enter the Bachelor of Science program in your first year, you must meet the following high school course requirements: | Minimum overall average: 75% | Pre-calculus Math 12 | Academic English 12 | Three additional academic subjects | All Bachelor of Science students enter the Faculty of Science as undeclared majors. This gives you the freedom to explore your scientific interests during your first year before officially declaring your major in Neuroscience at the end of Year 1. | To declare your major in Neuroscience, you will need a minimum grade of B- in all Introductory Psychology & Neuroscience and Introductory Biology courses. | Neuroscience students also need to complete first-year courses in Chemistry and Math/Statistics, but these do not have minimum grade requirements to declare your major. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 61; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Proof of English is generally not required if you have attended a recognized English-based institution for three years at the secondary (high school) level or one year at the post-secondary level. International high school equivalencies also accepted: IB English Language A: Literature or Language and Literature SL/HL grade 5 (or English B SL/HL grade 6); AP English grade 4; GCSE/IGCSE English Language or English Literature grade B. Applicants below the minimum may be offered conditional admission subject to re-testing or completion of an approved English language pathway program. Source: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply/undergraduate-admissions/international-applicants/english-language-requirements.html
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- Academic transcripts
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- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
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Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$37,992 CAD / year≈ $27,935 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsCalculate your cost and discover scholarship and funding options.
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Dalhousie publishes program-specific September 2026 entry deadlines only for Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work (Feb. 15, 2026), Bachelor of Environmental Design…
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Neuroscience (BSc) or (BA) cost?
CAD 37,992 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
4 years, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum admission requirements | To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria: | Completion of secondary school (Grade 12) | Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice. | Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course). | Program-specific admission requirements | To enter the Bachelor of Science program in your first year, you must meet the following high school course requirements: | Minimum overall average: 75% | Pre-calculus Math 12 | Academic English 12 | Three additional academic subjects | All Bachelor of Science students enter the Faculty of Science as undeclared majors. This gives you the freedom to explore your scientific interests during your first year before officially declaring your major in Neuroscience at the end of Year 1. | To declare your major in Neuroscience, you will need a minimum grade of B- in all Introductory Psychology & Neuroscience and Introductory Biology courses. | Neuroscience students also need to complete first-year courses in Chemistry and Math/Statistics, but these do not have minimum grade requirements to declare your major. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 61; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Proof of English is generally not required if you have attended a recognized English-based institution for three years at the secondary (high school) level or one year at the post-secondary level. International high school equivalencies also accepted: IB English Language A: Literature or Language and Literature SL/HL grade 5 (or English B SL/HL grade 6); AP English grade 4; GCSE/IGCSE English Language or English Literature grade B. Applicants below the minimum may be offered conditional admission subject to re-testing or completion of an approved English language pathway program. Source: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply/undergraduate-admissions/international-applicants/english-language-requirements.html
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