Carleton University

Neuroscience and Mental Health (BSc)

Carleton University

Faculty:Faculty of Science
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study:Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Neuroscience
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $7,479
National: $8,863

Domestic fees: Visit Carleton's website for domestic costs

International fees: Visit Carleton's website for international costs.

Listed costs include compulsory fees.

Scholarships:4

Description:

Explore the intricacies of the human brain through research into mental health and disease, focusing on topics including stress, neurodegeneration, nutrition and metabolism, transgenerational effects of trauma, environmental factors impacting brain development and mechanisms of pain modulation. Use cutting-edge labs to explore neuron activity recording, brain tissue dissection and imaging, and disease modelling in cell cultures. A Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Biology is also available.

Your career: medicine; occupational therapy; physiotherapy; psychotherapy/counselling; pharmaceutical research; policy analyst; science communication; scientific research; teacher

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*78
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions 
  • 2 of   Biology  or   Chemistry  or   Physics  or   Earth and Space Science 
Calculus (MCV4U) is strongly recommended.
Test Scores:
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 60] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]
Application Notes : Information on English language requirements for future international students: https://admissions.carleton.ca/esl/

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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