McGill Microbiology and Immunology

Contacts

Website: https://www.mcgill.ca/microimm/student-affairs/graduate
Phone: 514-398-3061
Admissions e-mail: grad.microimm@mcgill.ca

Program Information

Curriculum

• Master of Science (MSc)
  • 2 – 3 years in length
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • 5 - 7 years in length

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Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Master’s
  • Degree: Bachelor of Science (BSc)
  • Applicants should have a solid educational background in the areas of physical and biological sciences.
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• 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

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GPA

• Minimum CGPA: 3.2 out of 4.0

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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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