• The Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience is a 4-year program at Carleton University.
  • Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary field, encompassing different aspects of psychology, biology, chemistry, neurophysiology, genetics, and epidemiology. 
  • Students will work alongside top researchers in state-of-the-art facilities in microscopy, histology, neurochemistry, behavioral analysis, electrophysiology, and molecular genetic analysis.
  • Ph.D 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.
  • The Faculty Research Highlights are:
    • Social neuroscience
    • Association between the immune system, stress, and psychiatric disorders
    • Neuroendocrine regulation of eating and metabolism
    • Sleep and health
    • Effects of environmental toxins and vulnerability to mental disorders
    • Brain development
    • Plasticity and recovery of brain function
  • Carleton University has strong concentrations in Food Science, Analytical Chemistry.
  • Ottawa is also home to world-class hospitals and medical research facilities and high tech organizations.
  • The student to faculty ratio is 12:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
  • Carleton University has an acceptance rate of 21%, compared to other Canadian universities..