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Revision as of 03:24, 25 October 2018
Location
Faculty of Science
1365 - 2350 Health Sciences Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
V6T 1Z3
Contacts
Website: http://www.microbiology.ubc.ca/graduate
Phone: 604-822-3615
Admissions e-mail: micbgrad@interchange.ubc.ca
Program Information
- Microbiology & Immunology
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) - 2 years
- research-based program comprised of coursework, a teaching assistantship, and completion and defense of a thesis
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- research-based program comprised of coursework, a teaching assistantship, department seminar, expectation to publish original research, completion and public defense of a thesis
- M.D./Ph.D. - 7-year program
- offered jointly by the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
- designed for students who want to pursue a career as clinician-scientists
- Research areas include:
- Infection, Immunity, & Inflammation
- Pathogenesis
- Viruses
- Bacterial physiology
- Microbiome
- Cancer Therapy
- Microbial Ecology, Diversity & Geochemistry
- Antibiotic Resistance & Biofilms
- Applicants may start either the MSc or PhD program in September (Fall semester), January (Winter semester) or May (Summer semester)
For more information, click here and here
For a list of supervisors, click here and for tips on how to contact supervisors click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
Master’s Program
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related field equivalent to a 4-year Bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia
- Required Courses
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- General Biology
- General Chemistry
PhD Program
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related field equivalent to Master’s degree from the University of British Columbia. Students must show strong research potential as well.
- Students may apply to the PhD program after finishing one year of the Master’s program.
- In exceptional cases, applicants with a Bachelor's degree and an overall average of at least an A- and who demonstrate advanced research ability may be admitted into the PhD program.
For more information, click here and here
GPA
Master’s Program
- Minimum: An average of “B+” (76% at UBC) during the last two years of undergraduate study or have 12 credits worth of 3rd or 4th-year courses with an “A-“ average (80% at UBC).
PhD Program
- Minimum: An average of “B+” (76% at UBC) during the Master’s degree.
For more information, click here
GRE
- The GRE is only required for international students, but still recommended for North American students.
- Minimum score: 600 range in Quantitative and 4 in Analytical sections
- GRE must have been taken within the past two years from date of application
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Online application form
- Two sets of transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can report on the applicant's academic ability and qualifications. For tips, click here
- Scientific Interest Form: A list of faculty members that the applicant would like to work with. In addition, applicant must provide a summary (no longer than a page) of scientific interests and goals.
- TOEFL scores: required for applicants whose primary language is not English or applicants who received their undergraduate degree in any language other than English
- Minimum scores
- Internet-based: 100
- Paper-based: 590
- Computer-based: 243
- Minimum scores
- GRE scores (if applicable)
- Information regarding professional and research experience and/or awards received. This is optional except for those who have been out of university for more than two years.
For more information, click here and here
Timeline
- December 15: Application deadline for Summer semester entry.
- April 15: Application deadline for Fall semester entry.
- September 15: Application deadline for Winter semester entry.
For more information, click here
Tuition 2012-2013
Master’s Program
- First year tuition (Domestic Students): $4,349.16/year
- First year tuition (International Students): $7,640.70/year
PhD Program
- PhD students will receive PhD tuition rebate for the first four years of their PhD program. Student fees are not rebated.
For more information, click here and here
Funding
- Minimum (Masters): $ 20,000/year
- Minimum (PhD): $ 21,000/year