Overview

About the program

Graduates of the Microbiology and Immunology program at the University of Ottawa are expected to have acquired autonomy in conducting research, in preparing scholarly publications, through a training that includes course work, research seminars, and independent research leading to a thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pathogen Interactions and Host
Principles of Biomanufacturing
Seminar in Biomanufacturing and Commercialization
Advanced Topics in Cell Death
Special Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
Immunochemistry
Current Topics in Haematopoietic Stem Cells and Immune Development
Structure and Expression of Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Genomes
Advanced Topics in Virology
Advanced Topics in Bacteriology: Mechanisms of Pathogenesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 64 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

9 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Microbiology Immunology View 18 other PhDs in Microbiology in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible, candidates must:

Have a master's degree in microbiology or immunology (or equivalent) with a minimum average of B+ (75%).
Demonstrate a good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis.

Tuition Fee

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International

11650 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5825 CAD per semester during 64 months.
National

11650 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5825 CAD per semester during 64 months.

Living costs for Ottawa

1168 - 1925 CAD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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