Honors or Masters degree in Neuroscience or in a related field with a strong research component or an MD DDS or DVS degree with some specialization in Neuroscience At least an A 80 percent over the final two years is recommended this is equivalent to a high second class standing at some universities Direct Entry PhD applicants will require a minimum 85 percent over the final two years At present only candidates with a degree from recognized universities are admitted directly into the PhD program All others interested in the PhD program are first admitted to the MSc program They may transfer to the PhD program within the first 18 months provided that their progress is excellent and that they have a project that could be developed into a PhD thesis