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Microbiology and Immunology, Ph.D.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
University of Montreal
University rank #73 (WUR) Montréal, Canada
This Microbiology and Immunology program at University of Montreal provides students with the opportunity to study and perform research in a wide variety of fields including bacteriology, virology, mycology and immunology.
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Overview

Learning outcomes

  • The general goal of the Microbiology and Immunology program at University of Montreal is to train independent researchers in this discipline. Students must conduct an original research project, learn to present their research findings at scientific conferences and publish them in peer-reviewed journals, be able to develop an original research hypothesis, and explain the methods used to experimentally validate the hypothesis. 
  • Students must have the required technical skills for a career as a researcher and must develop excellent critical thinking skills to interpret their results. At the end of the program and their subsequent postdoctoral training, students should be able to compete for research grants in the field of microbiology and immunology.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    90 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses:
  • Directed Readings in Microbiology
  • Research Seminar
  • PhD Comprehensive Examination
  • Thesis.

English Language Requirements

This programme may require students to demonstrate proficiency in English.

General Requirements

  • Have an MSc (Microbiology and Immunology) or show proof of equivalent education.
  • Have obtained a grade-point average at the graduate level of at least 3.3 out of 4.3 or the equivalent.
  • Demonstrate good knowledge of French (learn more).
  • Have satisfactory knowledge of English and show proof of proficiency before being accepted into the second year of the program.
  • Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of any other language deemed necessary for their research.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    14696 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 7348 CAD per semester and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    7402 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 3701 CAD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
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Tuition per module.

Living costs for Montréal

  • 1074 - 1760 CAD/month
    Living Costs

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Funding

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