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*2 official transcripts from all universities attended; transcripts in a foreign language must be translated into English or French by the institution or a certified translator | *2 official transcripts from all universities attended; transcripts in a foreign language must be translated into English or French by the institution or a certified translator | ||
*Letter from a prospective supervisor: A letter from a research supervisor that the student chooses from the Departmental faculty. Applicants must not forget to include 3 – 5 top supervisor choices on their application. | *Letter from a prospective supervisor: A letter from a research supervisor that the student chooses from the Departmental faculty. Applicants must not forget to include 3 – 5 top supervisor choices on their application. | ||
− | *A 6-page outline for a PhD proposal research project a week before seminar presentations (Only for students transferring from MSc to PhD). It must include the nature and hypotheses of the project and any progress made from the year before. | + | *A 6-page outline for a PhD proposal research project a week before seminar presentations (Only for students transferring from MSc to PhD). It must include the nature and hypotheses of the project and any progress made from the year before. |
*Proof of proficiency in English: for all applicants whose mother tongue is not English | *Proof of proficiency in English: for all applicants whose mother tongue is not English | ||
**TOEFL: 95 (no less than 20 in each of the 4 component scores) – iBT and 575 for PBT | **TOEFL: 95 (no less than 20 in each of the 4 component scores) – iBT and 575 for PBT | ||
**IELTS: band score of 7 or greater | **IELTS: band score of 7 or greater | ||
**For criteria for exemption, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/prepare/requirements/proficiency here] | **For criteria for exemption, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/prepare/requirements/proficiency here] | ||
− | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/microimm/students/graduate/admissions here] <br/> | + | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/microimm/students/graduate/prospective-students/admissions here] <br/> |
For more information on the 6-page outline, click [here (under “5. Transfer from M.Sc. to Ph.D. program”) <br/> | For more information on the 6-page outline, click [here (under “5. Transfer from M.Sc. to Ph.D. program”) <br/> | ||
For potential supervisors click [http://www.mcgill.ca/microimm/members/professors here] and for tips on how to find a supervisor, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/prepare/connecting-supervisor here] | For potential supervisors click [http://www.mcgill.ca/microimm/members/professors here] and for tips on how to find a supervisor, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/prepare/connecting-supervisor here] |
Revision as of 01:26, 19 November 2013
Contacts
Website: http://www.mcgill.ca/microimm/students/graduate
Phone: 514-398-3061
Admissions e-mail: grad.microimm@mcgill.ca
Program Information
Curriculum
- Master of Science (MSc)
- 3 – 4 years in length
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- 3-4 years in length
For more information, click here
Admissions Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Master’s
- Degree: Either one of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology & Immunology
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology
- Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry
- Bachelor’s degree in a related domain to the above degrees
- Doctorate in Medicine (MD)
- Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS)
- Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
- Degree: Either one of the following:
- Required Courses
- Immunology
- Microbial Physiology and Genetics
- Virology
- Required Courses
- For more information, click here
- Doctorate
- Degree: Either one of the following:
- Master’s degree in Microbiology & Immunology
- Master’s degree in Biochemistry
- Master’s degree in a biological science
- A highly qualified student in the departmental MSc program
- Degree: Either one of the following:
For more information, click here
For degree equivalencies for different countries, click here
GPA
- Minimum CGPA: 3.2 out of 4.0
For more information, click here
GRE
- The GRE is not necessary although it is recommended.
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Application form
- 2 letters of reference from academic or professional employers who can make a judgement regarding the applicant’s abilities.
- 2 official transcripts from all universities attended; transcripts in a foreign language must be translated into English or French by the institution or a certified translator
- Letter from a prospective supervisor: A letter from a research supervisor that the student chooses from the Departmental faculty. Applicants must not forget to include 3 – 5 top supervisor choices on their application.
- A 6-page outline for a PhD proposal research project a week before seminar presentations (Only for students transferring from MSc to PhD). It must include the nature and hypotheses of the project and any progress made from the year before.
- Proof of proficiency in English: for all applicants whose mother tongue is not English
- TOEFL: 95 (no less than 20 in each of the 4 component scores) – iBT and 575 for PBT
- IELTS: band score of 7 or greater
- For criteria for exemption, click here
For more information, click here
For more information on the 6-page outline, click [here (under “5. Transfer from M.Sc. to Ph.D. program”)
For potential supervisors click here and for tips on how to find a supervisor, click here
Timeline 2013-2014
- For September entry:
- Canadian Applicants: June 1st
- International Applicants: March 15th
- For January entry:
- Canadian Applicants: September 15th
- International Applicants: September 15th
- For May entry:
- Canadian Applicants: January 15th
- International Applicants: January 15th
For more information, click here
Tuition 2013-2014
- Master’s Program
- Quebec Students: $ 3,362
- Canadians Outside of Quebec: $ 6,155
- International Students: $ 14,891
- PhD Program
- All students: $ 2,168/year
- Canadians Outside of Quebec: $ 2,168
- International Students: $ 13,397
For more information on tuition, click here
For more information on student fees, click here
For more information on financial aid and scholarships, click here and here
Funding
- Master’s
- Minimum support:
- Quebec Students: $ 15,000/year
- Canadians Outside of Quebec: $ 18,000/year
- International Students: $ 21,000/year
- Doctorate
- Minimum support: (All students): $ 15,000/year