University of British Columbia Microbiology and Immunology
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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)
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Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
Master’s Program
- Degree: Normally, the academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree from UBC including one of the following:
- A minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year courses
- Academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study
PhD Program
Applicants must have completed one of the following requirements prior to admission:
- A master's degree (or equivalent) from an approved institution with clear evidence of research ability or potential
- A bachelor’s degree with one year of study in a master's program with 9 credits at the 500-level or above and of first class standing. Students entering the doctoral program after partial completion of the master’s degree must, during the first two years of study at the graduate level, complete a total of 12 credits with a first-class average (of which at least 9 credits must be at the 500-level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first-class standing) to maintain registration as a doctoral student. Also: clear evidence of research ability or potential
- (Transfer directly into a doctoral program will not be permitted after completion of the second year.)
- In exceptional cases, applicants who hold a bachelor's degree with an overall average in the A grade range and who demonstrate advanced research ability may be granted direct admission to a doctoral degree program on recommendation of the admitting graduate program and approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Students entering directly from a bachelor's degree must, during the first two years of study, complete a total of 12 credits with a first class average, of which at least 9 credits must be at the 500-level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first class standing, to maintain registration as a doctoral student.
For more information on application procedures and document requirements, click here, and for minimum academic requirements, click here for Canadian or US applicants or here for international applicants.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Funding
- Minimum (Masters): $ 20,000/year
- Minimum (PhD): $ 21,000/year
