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

Curriculum

• 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
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  • 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)

GRE

• The GRE is not necessary although it is recommended.

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Supporting Documents

• Online 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
• The Supervisor Confirmation Form
• Proof of proficiency in English: for all applicants whose mother tongue is not English
  • TOEFL: 86 (no less than 20 in each of the 4 component scores) for iBT and 567 for PBT
  • IELTS: band score of 6.5 or greater

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Timeline 2015-2016

• For September entry:
  • Canadian Applicants: June 10
  • International Applicants: April 15
• For January entry:
  • Canadian Applicants: November 13
  • International Applicants: August 25
• For May entry:
  • Canadian Applicants: March 25
  • International Applicants: January 6

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Tuition 2015-2016

• Master’s Program
  • Quebec Students: $ 2,293.5
  • Canadians Outside of Quebec: $ 7,030.5
  • International Students: $ 15,707.1
• PhD Program
  • Quebec students: $2,293.5
  • Canadians Outside of Quebec: $ 2,293.5
  • International Students: $ 15,707.1

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Stipend

• Master’s
• Minimum support:
  • Quebec Students: $ 18,000/year
  • Canadians Outside of Quebec: $ 22,800/year
  • International Students: $ 32,000/year

• Doctorate
• Minimum support:
  • Quebec Students: $ 18,000/year
  • Canadians Outside of Quebec: $ 18,000/year
  • International Students: $ 30,500/year

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