Neurobiology (PhD)

Admission Requirements

A Master’s degree (or equivalent as recognized by Université Laval)in Neurobiology, Biochemistry or a subject closely related to selected graduate work.

High Academic Achievement: The minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is 2.67  out of a possible 4.33.

Proficiency in French/English: Proficiency in either French or English is required. 

Courses are offered in French, however:

• they may be taken in the 2nd year
• course exams are available in English
• 2 PhD courses may be taken as a guided reading class

Other requirements: Please note that students cannot enter the PhD program until the MSc degree has been awarded, or all requirements completed.

Program Requirements

Compulsory Courses (1 credit)

• NRB-8013 Séminaire de doctorat (Doctoral Seminar)

Complementary Courses (8 credits) 

To be chosen from:

• Neuroscience 3 NRB-8010
• Neuroscience 1 NRB-7007
• Or any other course at Université Laval related to the PhD project

 Doctoral Exam (1 credit) NRB-8000

• • Written PhD proposal and/or oral presentation
  • By the fifth session following the registration (can be re-taken once if unsuccessful)

Thesis (80 credits)

Research Areas

• Neural stem cells
• Adult neurogenesis
• Neuronal migration
• Neuronal maturation
• Two-photon imaging
•  Micro-endoscopic imaging
•  In vivo imaging
•  Ca2+ imaging
•  Patch-clamp electrophysiology
• Neurodevelopmental disorders

Financial Support - Doctoral Funding

$1550 /semester based on 15 credits for the payment of tuition fees