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Neuroscience

University of Calgary · Main campus, Calgary.

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Deadlines

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    September 2027 entry · Fall 2027 direct high-school applicants

    Submit the undergraduate application and pay the application fee.

    Official deadline
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March 1Application: Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year
  • March 1
  • Verbatim: "Deadline to submit your application, including paying your non-refundable application fee
  • Deadline to make changes to your program choices."
  • The Student Access Process application deadline and the Bachelor of Health Sciences supplemental documentation deadline are the same day
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No central deadline published by ApplyAlbertaApplyAlberta, deadlines are set per institutionRecurring annual · Every year
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  • ApplyAlberta handles applications, but each institution publishes its own deadlines and fees
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ApplyAlberta publishes NO deadline dates at all on its public pages. Its How to Apply page describes the process only: verbatim, "Now you will 'Start a New Application' at the institution of your choice. You will be directed to the institution's application portal where you will apply and pay any application fees", and "All application fees are paid directly to the institution you are applying to. Each institution has its own unique application fees". Deadlines must be read from each of Alberta's 26 publicly-funded institutions.

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Oct. 1Domestic application opens. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year
  • Oct. 1
  • Canadian citizens / permanent residents
  • Undergraduate awards application also opens Oct
  • 1
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Aug. 15International application opens. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year
  • Aug. 15
  • For students requiring a study permit
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March 15Document deadline. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year
  • March 15
  • Unofficial transcripts and supporting documents
  • Indigenous citizenship/membership documents and the Student Access Process personal statement share this date
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May 1Acceptance deadline. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year
  • May 1
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish
  • MHF4UAdvanced Functions
  • SBI4UBiology
  • SCH4UChemistry
  • One approved course or option.
  • Only one fine arts subject can count in the admission average.
  • Meet the university’s English language requirement.
UCalgary · Neuroscience · Fall 2027 Ontario admission
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall (September)

Fall 2027 direct first-year admission.

UCalgary · Neuroscience · Fall 2027 Ontario admission
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    UCalgary · Neuroscience · Fall 2027 Ontario admissionUCalgary · Neuroscience · Fall 2027 Ontario admission
  2. Step 2Apply through ApplyAlberta
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Academic transcripts and requested supporting records
    • Applicants authorize retrieval from Alberta Education and participating Alberta institutions where applicable. Other applicants upload unofficial copies for review. Final official records must come from the education authority, institution or secure transcript delivery system to finalize an offer.
    Calgary calendar: undergraduate supporting documentsCalgary calendar: undergraduate supporting documents
  4. Step 4Certified English translations, if applicable
    • Any supporting record in another language must be accompanied by an English translation prepared by a certified translator.
    Calgary undergraduate document language rulesCalgary undergraduate document language rules
  5. Step 5Select the program on UCalgary’s undergraduate application.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UCalgary · Neuroscience · Fall 2027 Ontario admissionUCalgary · Neuroscience · Fall 2027 Ontario admission
  6. Step 6Check your Student Centre for required documents.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways
Honours admission

Students already enrolled in Science

  • From Fall 2027, apply to the major first. Complete at least 30 units before applying to Honours.
UCalgary · Fall 2027 Science major and Honours entry approval
Later concentration choices

Students already in Neuroscience

  • Clinical Neurosciences and Physiological Behavioural Neuroscience have a separate internal application, competitive GPA and at least 18 completed units by the application deadline.
UCalgary · Neuroscience concentration admission rules

Degree requirements

Required courses and electives
  • Complete 60 units of required courses and 60 units of options, including 48–66 units within the field of Neuroscience.
ReferencesUCalgary · Neuroscience major · 2026–27 Academic CalendarUCalgary · Neuroscience · First-year degree guideUCalgary · Science co-op eligibility and work termsUCalgary · Fall 2027 Science major and Honours entry approval
Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete MATH 211 and either MATH 249 or MATH 265 by the end of second year.
  • Complete the 18 units specified for an optional concentration to have it recorded on the transcript.
ReferencesUCalgary · Neuroscience major · 2026–27 Academic CalendarUCalgary · Neuroscience · First-year degree guideUCalgary · Science co-op eligibility and work termsUCalgary · Fall 2027 Science major and Honours entry approval

Program facts

Entering average~Mid 90s

Estimated competitive average for Ontario high-school applicants.

UCalgary · Neuroscience · Fall 2027 Ontario admissionUCalgary · Neuroscience · Fall 2027 Ontario admission
Co-opOptional Science co-op

For the co-op designation, complete at least two paid work terms totaling eight months and pass both co-op courses.

University work-study information
UCalgary · Science co-op eligibility and work termsCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Apply directly to the Neuroscience major. Honours and concentrations are later choices with separate requirements.

Clinical Neurosciences concentration

BSc

Choose the optional transcripted concentration in Clinical Neurosciences.

Published requirements

Courses

Published degree requirements and selected course blocks. The linked calendar and degree guides list the remaining options.

First year · Fall4 listed

Choose one mechanics course.

  • BIOL 211Biomolecules and Cellular Systems
  • NEUR 201Introduction to Neuroscience
  • PHYS 211Mechanics
  • PHYS 221Mechanics
UCalgary · Neuroscience · First-year degree guide
First year · Fall or winter7 listed

Alongside both chemistry courses and PSYC 200, choose two courses from CPSC 217 and the listed mathematics options.

  • CHEM 201General Chemistry: Structure and Bonding
  • CHEM 203General Chemistry: Change and Equilibrium
  • PSYC 200Principles of Psychology I
  • CPSC 217Introduction to Computer Science for Multidisciplinary Studies I
  • MATH 211Linear Methods I
  • MATH 249Introductory Calculus
  • MATH 265University Calculus I
UCalgary · Neuroscience · First-year degree guide
First year · Winter2 listed
  • BIOL 213Ecology, Evolution, and the Biosphere
  • PHYS 223Introductory Electromagnetism, and Thermal Physics
UCalgary · Neuroscience · First-year degree guide
Study locations

Careers

Career sectors

4
  • Biotechnology
  • Biomedical research
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Public health services
Career sectorsUCalgary · Neuroscience · Fall 2027 Ontario admissionUCalgary · Neuroscience · First-year degree guideUCalgary · Science co-op eligibility and work terms
Scope and qualifications

Some paths require further professional or graduate study.

Career areas identified for Neuroscience by UCalgary.

Costs

Neuroscience · Group A course

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · One 3-unit course · CAD

Canadian example · Choose your category

Tuition per 3-unit course$738.66
Books and suppliesUnpublished
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

Published 2026–27 Group A rate per 3-unit undergraduate course. Actual charges depend on course selection. Incidental fees are separate.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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