University of Calgary Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

Contacts

Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/microinfect/application_info
Phone:

• Program Administrator: 403-220-2558

Email: midgrad@ucalgary.ca

Program Information

• Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
• Master of Science (MSc)
  • 2 – 4 years in length
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • 4 – 6 years in length
• Research Areas:
  • Pathogenesis
  • Epidemiology
  • Host Response to Diagnosis and Therapy of Microbial Infections
  • Lung Infections in Cystic Fibrosis
  • Role of Viruses and Autoimmunity in Diabetes Mellitus
  • Molecular Diagnostics and Therapeutics
  • Pathogenesis and Vaccine Development Against Pathogens
• There are also joint MD/MSc (4 – 6 years in length) and MD/PhD (6 – 8 years in length) programs available here
• Number of Active Graduate Students (2005-2006): 24 (with 1 being an International Student)

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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 3.2 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.
• TOEFL scores
• Two official copies of transcripts

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Other Requirements

• Students must have selected a potential research supervisor before entering the graduate program.
• 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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Timeline

• January 1: Application deadline for January entry (Canadian/Permanent Residents)
• February 28: Application deadline for July entry (International Students)
• April 30: Application deadline for September entry (International Students)
• May 1: Application deadline for May Entry (Canadian/Permanent Residents)
• July 1: Application deadline for July entry (Canadian/Permanent Residents)
• August 31: Application deadline for January entry (International Students)
• September 1: Application deadline for September entry (Canadian/Permanent Residents)
• December 31: Application deadline for for May entry (International Students)

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Tuition 2009-2010

• Tuition (Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents): $ 5,359.50/year
• Tuition (International Students): $ 10,983.60/year
• Continuing fees, pro-rate over 4 years (Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents): $ 1,559.28/year
• Continuing fees (International Students): $ 3,538.80/year
• Total Fees: $ 1,044.37/year

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