Overview

On the Microbiology and Immunology programme from Dalhousie University you'll build practical skills in this program by:

conducting research

competing for national and provincial fellowship funding

participating in departmental seminars

being part of a lab research team composed of faculty, postdoctoral fellows, other graduate students and undergraduate honours students

A strong background for a promising future

As part of your degree, you’ll be expected to pursue independent research that will be the foundation for a thesis.

A journey of discovery

As a graduate student, you’ll not only build a solid core of general microbiology and immunology knowledge, you also have the opportunity to concentrate on your preferred area of study.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Bacteriology & Microbial Pathogens

Cancer

Immunology

Inflammation

Virology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Microbiology Immunology View 12 other PhDs in Immunology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

3.3 _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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100

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent.

Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.

Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.

Tuition Fee

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International

9885 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9885 CAD per year during 60 months.
National

7053 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7053 CAD per year during 60 months.

International fee includes:

Tuition: $7,053.00

Incidental Fees: $2,832.04

Living costs for Halifax

1235 - 1956 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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