McGill Microbiology and Immunology

Location

Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Room A5, Duff Medical Building
3773 University Street
Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4

Contacts

Website: https://www.mcgill.ca/microimm/graduate-programs
Phone: 514-398-7492
Admissions e-mail: grad.microimm@mcgill.ca

Program Information

• Master of Science (MSc) Microbiology and Immunology (Thesis) (45 Credits)
  • research training focuses on the major topics of research in the department:
    • molecular biology, microbiology and microbial physiology, virology, genetics, immunology, drug design and parasitology
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

For detailed description of courses, additional program requirements and thesis preparation and submission, consult the MSc or PhD Handbook found here.

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Master of Science
  • Degree: BSc degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution
  • GPA: equivalent to or better than the CGPA of 3.2 at McGill University
    • To find information about degree requirements for international students, click here
  • a solid educational background in the areas of physical and biological sciences (this background need not include a heavy concentration in microbiology and immunology, as appropriate courses may be taken in this Department during graduate residence)

• Doctor of Philosophy
  • M.Sc. degree in microbiology and immunology, a biological science, or biochemistry
  • 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)

Supporting Documents

• Application documents must be uploaded on uApply (McGill online system for graduate admissions)
  • Click here for instructions on submitting documents

• Two letters of reference
  • Provide the names and institutional email addresses of at least two professors who are familiar with your academic work
  • From academic or other professional employers who can evaluate your potential for graduate study and/or speak knowledgeably about your accomplishments
  • Note: For MIMM Honours students, one of the two reference letters required can come from the prospective supervisor (in addition to the MIMM supervisor confirmation form)
• Transcripts from all the university-level institutions attended to date
  • Transcripts in languages other than English or French must be accompanied by English or French translation provided by the institution issuing the transcript or by a certified translator
• The Supervisor Confirmation Form found here
  • Applicants must identify a research supervisor among the Department's faculty members and contact them to discuss possible projects
    • Find information about our academic staff here and here
  • Supervisor(s) should fill out and sign the Supervisor Confirmation Form and send it back to the applicant by email.

The applicant must review and sign the form, then upload the form in uApply.

• Proof of proficiency in English required from all international students whose mother tongue is not English
  • For more details on options, requirements, and the list of exemptions, click here
  • Applicants must ensure that the official test results are sent directly to McGill University (Institution code: 0935) by the testing center

For more information, click here and here

Timeline 2018-2019

• For Winter 2019 entry:
  • Canadian Applicants: November 1
  • International Applicants: September 1
• For Summer 2019 entry:
  • Canadian Applicants: March 25
  • International Applicants: January 6
• For Fall 2019 entry:
  • Canadian Applicants: June 13
  • International Applicants: April 22

Tuition 2018-2019

For the Graduate Studies Tuition Rates, including tuition per credit, and other compulsory fees, click here
For Non-tuition charges, click here
For guidelines on educational and living expenses, click here
To use a Fee Calculator, click here

Funding

• M.Sc. students: The minimum yearly stipend is $20,000/year from the supervisor for the first two years
• Ph.D. students: The minimum yearly stipend is $20,000/year from the supervisor for the first three years

A higher contribution to the stipend can be provided by the supervisor considering the excellence/potential of the newly recruited student or the progress of the student into the graduate program

For more information on funding, including Departmental Awards, Fellowships, External Funding, and Teaching Assistantships, click here