Research Courses

The deadline to submit your registration webform for Summer 2024 NSCI 396 research course is Friday, May 3, 2024 end of day.  All other research courses are only available as year-long courses for Fall & Winter. 


NSCI 410 and NSCI 420 Research Projects

Neuroscience major students can complete either NSCI 410 or NSCI 420 as part of their "Other Complementary Courses".  This course is intended to provide students registered in the B.Sc. Neuroscience Major with an opportunity to experience hands-on laboratory research by pursuing an independent research project under the guidance of an established neuroscientist at McGill University.

NSCI 410 D1/D2 (6 credits total) can be taken over a Fall-Winter span of two terms. Students should expect to work on their research project for at least 9 hours per week.

NSCI 420 D1/D2 (9 credits total) can be taken over a Fall-Winter span of two terms. Students should expect to work on their research project for at least 14 hours per week.

Information on the approval process for NSCI 410 and NSCI 420 projects can be found here.


NSCI 430 Honours Research Project

Honours Neuroscience students must complete NSCI 430 as it is a required course of the honours program.  NSCI 430 D1/D2 (9 credits total) is taken over a Fall-Winter span of two terms.  Students should expect to work on their research project at least 14 hours per week.

Information on the research webform and approval process for NSCI 430 projects can be found here.


NSCI 396 Undergraduate Research Project

McGill students in the Faculty of Science or the Bachelor of Arts and Science (BA&Sc) may complete NSCI 396 as an elective course.  NSCI 396 (3 credits total) is taken in a single Fall, Winter or Summer term.  Students should expect to work on their research project for at least 9 hours per week.

Information on the research webform approval process NSCI 396 projects can be found here.

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