University of British Columbia Microbiology and Immunology

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 (MSc):
  • 2-3 years
  • 18 credits
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD):
  • 4-6 years
• Number of Active Graduate Students:
  • 60 in the PhD program
  • 30 in the Master’s program
• Research areas include:
  • Molecular & Applied Microbiology
  • Biotechnology
  • Cell and Developmental Biology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Molecular Immunology
  • Microbial Pathogenicity
  • Virology
• 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: 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.

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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.

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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

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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
• 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): $ 4,098.30/year
• First year tuition (International Students): $ 7,200.00/year
  • Master students receive a suppliment on each paycheque to help offset the cost of tuition.

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PhD Program

• PhD students do not have to pay tuition fees.
  • PhD students will receive PhD tuition rebate for the first four years of their PhD program. Tuiton is covered by the Faculty of Science and UBC's Graduate Student Initiative. The PhD Tuition rebate is equivalent to the regular tuition fee assessment.

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For information on Teaching Assistantships, click here

Funding

• Minimum (Masters): $ 20,000/year
• Minimum (PhD): $ 21,000/year

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