Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Microbiology and Immunology

Macdonald, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada

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48 monthsProgramme duration

9,119 CADTuition Fee/year

01 Oct, 2025Application Deadline

ImmunologyMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Immunology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Microbiology and Immunology offered by the Department of Microbiology & Immunology in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes cutting-edge and experiential learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in original thinking, knowledge synthesis, and academic writing to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

Unique Program Features

The program provides students with unique opportunities to learn experimental designs and fundamental research techniques, and objectively synthesize information from scientific literature;
Students benefit from state-of-the-art training, with an emphasis on molecular aspects of virology, immunology, and microbial genetics/physiology. The goal of which is to create a self-propelled researcher, proficient in experimental designs and advanced methodologies applicable to the varied and rapidly changing disciplines in microbiology and immunology;
The Department fosters close ties with hospitals and research centres across Montreal to promote multidisciplinary research. As such, the Department excels in the following research areas: molecular microbiology, mycology, microbial physiology, virology, genetics, immunology, drug design, and aspects of host–parasite relationships;
Graduates typically pursue their careers in universities, research institutes, various government agencies as well as in the private sector.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Immunology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The program provides students with unique opportunities to learn experimental designs and fundamental research techniques, and objectively synthesize information from scientific literature;
Students benefit from state-of-the-art training, with an emphasis on molecular aspects of virology, immunology, and microbial genetics/physiology. The goal of which is to create a self-propelled researcher, proficient in experimental designs and advanced methodologies applicable to the varied and rapidly changing disciplines in microbiology and immunology;
The Department fosters close ties with hospitals and research centres across Montreal to promote multidisciplinary research. As such, the Department excels in the following research areas: molecular microbiology, mycology, microbial physiology, virology, genetics, immunology, drug design, and aspects of host–parasite relationships;
Graduates typically pursue their careers in universities, research institutes, various government agencies as well as in the private sector.

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

86+

Bachelor GPA

IELTS

6.5+

GPA

3.2+

Students who have satisfactorily completed a M.Sc. degree in microbiology and immunology, a biological science, or biochemistry, or highly qualified students enrolled in the departmental M.Sc. program, may be accepted into the Ph.D. program, provided they meet its standards (a high academic standing equivalent to or better than the CGPA of 3.2 at McGill University).

Application Deadline

01 Oct 2025

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

May

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

1,483 CAD

International

Starts from

9,119 CAD

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Macdonald, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada

48 monthsProgramme duration

9,119 CADTuition Fee/year

01 Oct, 2025Application Deadline

ImmunologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

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Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Programme overview

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Degree

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Study Mode

Admission Requirements

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