Dr. Richard Dyck

Professor

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Biography

Richard Dyck is an Adjunct Professor in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, specializing in the field of Cell Biology and Anatomy. His major research interests lie in the development and plasticity of the cerebral cortex, focusing on how its organization is fixed and continuously modified throughout an animal's lifetime by various experiences such as sensory inputs, learning, and physiological factors. He employs cellular, molecular, and behavioral approaches to identify the processes that mediate experience-dependent plasticity in the cerebral cortex. His current research programs investigate the contribution of zinc to neuronal function and the mechanisms behind neuronal regrowth and functional recovery following stroke and traumatic brain injury, particularly in the developing brain.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.