The Graduate Diploma in Theoretical Neuroscience is offered in conjunction with a Master’s (or Doctoral) degree, the admission to which requires that the candidate be already admitted to the Master’s (or Doctoral) program. This Diploma adds an additional, usually interdisciplinary, qualification to the higher degree. To be eligible for the Diploma in Theoretical Neuroscience, students would have to be enrolled in an MA or PhD program in a department that already offers an OCGS-approved graduate degree. To receive the Diploma, students would have to fulfill all the requirements of the degree programs in which they are enrolled as well as the requirements for the Diploma.
Unlike experimental neuroscience, the focus of a program in theoretical neuroscience is largely mathematical. This allows the program to take advantage of the University of Waterloo’s reputation for excellence in technical areas. A Diploma in Theoretical Neuroscience will provide students with a well-regarded expertise in the burgeoning field of neuroscience.
Admission Requirements
Students need to be admitted to an established department at the University of Waterloo. Please see the list of faculty affiliated with the Centre for potential supervisors and departments. The program is also open to already enroled PhD and Masters students. To apply for admission to the graduate program, students need to contact the director.
Diploma Requirements
In brief, students are required to complete 4 one-term courses (these are not in addition to degree courses). One course must be selected from the core course list. Two must be selected from the list approved by the Centre for Theoretical Neuroscience (CTN) board, or negotiated with the Director. These courses cover areas of theoretical, behavioural, and experimental neuroscience. Finally, one course is mandatory: Theoretical Neuroscience (TN 700), which consists of providing one page summaries of seminars from researchers working in areas of theoretical neuroscience (the CTN Lecture series). These courses (except TN 700) will count towards both the Theoretical Neuroscience graduate program and the home department program. A comprehensive description including the course list is available here.
Contact Information
For more information, contact:
Chris Eliasmith, Director
Centre for Theoretical Neuroscience
Office: HH 331
Phone: (519) 888-4567 x32638
Fax: (519) 746-3097
Email: celiasmith@uwaterloo.ca
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