Overview

Students in the Medical Microbiology and Immunology program from University of Alberta may specialize in the following: bacteriology, immunology, parasitology, or virology. Both programs require coursework, completion of a research project, and preparing a thesis.

Features

The time required to complete the program depends on the student’s background and the nature of the thesis project. Normally, a minimum of four years of full-time study and research is required for the PhD degree.

The maximum time to complete the PhD program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Medical Microbiology

Molecular Science

Tumour Immunology

Microbial Pathogenesis

Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

96

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Microbiology Immunology View 19 other PhDs in Microbiology in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

96

Other requirements

General requirements

The Department’s minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree in a related discipline with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.

The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

It is highly recommended that international applicants hold a Master’s degree in a related area of Basic Science; applicants without this credential should specifically address the suitability of their undergraduate training to our program.

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Interest – maximum two page personal statement indicating motivation for pursuing graduate studies

Three letters of reference, preferably from Professors familiar with applicants’ research experience

Tuition Fee

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International

8874 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8874 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

4732 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4732 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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