OpenFieldMcGill Master of Science in Neuroscience (IPN)
Premier interdisciplinary graduate degree program inside the Integrated Program in Neuroscience (IPN) based at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital), investigating neurodevelopment, cellular neurobiology, and neural computing.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Biology, Physiology, or Computer Science with minimum 3.3 CGPA.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated coursework background in molecular biology, neuroanatomy, or neuro-imaging.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters and commitment from a confirmed IPN thesis supervisor.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Guaranteed minimum stipend of CAD $24,000 per year plus tuition support provided by primary supervisor
- Application fee
- CAD $132.90 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $10,500/year (subsidized by IPN international fee waiver awards).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 for Fall 2027 intake
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official McGill University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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