University of Calgary Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

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Location

University of Calgary

2500 University Dr. NW

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

T2N 1N4

Contacts

Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/microinfect/Our_Grad_Program
E-mail: midgrad@ucalgary.ca
Phone: 403-220-8306

Program Information

  • Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
  • Master of Science (MSc) program or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program
  • This program is associated with the following research groups:
    • Immunology Research Group (IRG)
    • Bacterial Pathogenesis Research Group (BPRG)
    • Gastrointestinal Research Group (GIRG)
    • Inflammation Research Network (IRN)
  • There are also joint MD/graduate programs available, for more information click here

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Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

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GPA

  • Minimum: A 3.3 GPA out of 4.0 (or a “B+” average) over the last 2 years of undergraduate study of 10 full courses.

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Supporting Documents

  • Application form online
  • Two letters of reference from individuals who can assess the applicant’s abilities. The reference form is found here
  • Two official copies of transcripts

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Other Requirements

  • Students must have selected a potential research supervisor before entering the graduate program. A list of faculty members can be found here
  • Proof of English proficiency for the applicants outside of Canada for those who English is not the language of instruction at the applicant’s current university. Candidates that fall in this category must fulfill the English requirement with one of the following minimum scores:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
      • Internet-based test: 93 total
    • International English Language Testing Service (IELTS): Band of 7.0
    • Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 83 overall
    • Level 3 of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program: Successful completion of the program
  • Note: The Department may waive the English Proficiency requirement depending on the circumstances with the approval from the student’s research supervisor.

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For information on additional requirements for International Students, click here

Timeline

  • May 15th: September admission
  • September 15th: January admission
  • February 15th: May admission

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Tuition 2012-2013

  • Tuition (Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents): $ 5,538.12/year
  • Tuition (International Students): $ 12,570.24/year
  • Continuing fees, pro-rate over 4 years (Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents): $ 1,611.30/year
  • Continuing fees (International Students): $ 3,656.88/year

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For information on financial aid, click here