48 monthsProgramme duration
9,119 CADTuition Fee/year
01 Oct, 2025Application Deadline
Jan, May, SepStarting Month
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
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 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
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.
Admission Requirements
86+
3+
6.5+
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).
01 Oct 2025
4 Years
Jan
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
1,483 CAD
International
9,119 CAD
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