Course Information

A 3 or 6 credit directed investigation of a neuroscience research question requiring a report of the findings. Students must have at least a 70% average in the preceding 30 credits, permission of the supervisor, and permission of the director of the neuroscience specialization. This course can be taken in years 2 – 4 of a student’s degree.

Application Procedure

• Arrange supervision with a UBC faculty member doing neuroscience research. The Graduate Program in Neuroscience faculty list is a good starting point for your search for a supervisor.

• Submit a NSCI 448 Directed Studies Application Form.

• Receive approval of your project from the Course Coordinator.

• Register in NSCI 448. This will be done by the program once your project is approved.

NSCI 448 Directed Studies courses are either 3 credits (single term, available in Summer and Winter semesters) or 6 credits (Term 1 and Term 2 during a Winter semester). Students are expected to work 9 hours per week on an NSCI 448 Directed Studies project.

For a summer Directed Studies, the application must be submitted by May 16, 2025.

For a winter Directed Studies Term 1 start, the application must be submitted by September 5, 2025. For a Term 2 start, the application must be submitted by January 9, 2026.

Who is this course for?

This course is restricted to students in the Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience.