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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Website:''' http://www.uwo.ca/mni/graduate/graduate_about.html<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.uwo.ca/mni/ <br>
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'''Phone:''' (519) 661-3427<br>
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'''Phone:''' (519) 661-3427 <br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' mnigradstudies@uwo.ca
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' mnigradstudies@uwo.ca
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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* Master of Science (MSc) – 2 years in length
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====Curriculum====
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*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – between 3-5 years in length
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*Master’s (MA, MPD, etc.)
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*Areas of research:
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**2 years in length
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**Molecular and cellular biology of microorganisms and the immune system
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*Doctorate (PhD, etc.)
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For more information, click [http://www.uwo.ca/mni/graduate/graduate_current.html here]
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**5 years in length
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*International students are eligible to apply
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For more information on the program, click [http://www.uwo.ca/mni/graduate/graduate_about.html here]
  
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==Admissions Requirements==
  
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==Admission Requirements==
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Master’s
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**Degree: Honors Bachelor degree, or equivalent, in Microbiology, Immunology or in some other biological sciences program. Holders of MD, DDS, or DVM degrees are also eligible to apply.
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*Doctorate
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**Degree: Honors Bachelor degree, or equivalent, in Microbiology, Immunology or in some other biological sciences program. Holders of MD, DDS, or DVM degrees are also eligible to apply.
  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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For more information, click [http://www.uwo.ca/mni/graduate/graduate_apply.html here]
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=====Master’s Program=====
 
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*Degree: Minimum Honours undergraduate degree from an accredited university in Microbiology or Immunology or another biological sciences program. Those with either professional degrees MD, DDS or DVM degree may also apply.
 
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*Required Courses
 
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=====PhD Program=====
 
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*Degree: Minimum Masters program.
 
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For more information, click [http://grad.uwo.ca/current_students/graduate_regulations/section_2.htm here] and  [http://www.uwo.ca/mni/graduate/graduate_apply.html here].
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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=====Master’s Program=====
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*At least a high B average is required.
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*Minimum: 70% (grade “B”) during the last 2 years of study in the Bachelor’s program
 
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**Students need a minimum of 75% in 10 of their courses
 
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=====PhD Program=====
 
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*Minimum: 70% (grade “B”) obtained during the Masters program
 
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For for information, click [http://grad.uwo.ca/current_students/graduate_regulations/section_2.htm here] and [http://www.uwo.ca/mni/graduate/graduate_apply.html here]
 
  
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====Supporting Documents====
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For more information, click [http://www.uwo.ca/mni/graduate/graduate_apply.html here]
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*Application form.
 
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*Letter of intent of about 1-2 pages describing your academic interest and scientific background, your as well as the motivation to continue doing graduate studies in Microbiology and Immunology.
 
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*C.V. (curriculum vitae)
 
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* Official transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate institution attended in a seal envelope issued by the institution. International students’ transcripts require an English translation.
 
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*Two letters of recommendation written by members of the applicant’s Faculty that have some knowledge of their scientific background.
 
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**Letters coming from people other than from the university’s Faculties cannot be used. 
 
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*Possible interviews when applicants are choosing a potential research supervisor.
 
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For more information, click [http://www.uwo.ca/mni/graduate/graduate_apply.html here] and [http://grad.uwo.ca/current_students/graduate_regulations/section_2.htm here]
 
  
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====Other Requirements====
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====GRE====
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*Students before entering their first year (and even before submitting an application) should consult with University staff members to discover research projects that are happening in the Department and must select a potential thesis advisor.
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*GRE is required for all applicants outside North America.
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*Proof of English proficiency if the applicant’s mother tongue is not English. The applicant will need the following minimum scores (testing agency must directly send scores to the College of Biological Science (CBS) Graduate Admissions Secretary):
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*The GRE must be taken before July 31, 2014 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than 5 years will not be accepted.
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**Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
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*GRE subject test is required in one of the following:
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***Paper-based test: 550
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**Biology
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***Computer-based test: 213
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**Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
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***Internet-based test: 86 total with a minimum of 20 on each skill area (reading, writing, listening and speaking)
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*Minimum score in one test subject: 60 percentile
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**Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 80 at leats in each section, but must have an 85 overall
 
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**International English Language Testing System: 6
 
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**Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment: 60
 
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For more information, click [http://grad.uwo.ca/current_students/graduate_regulations/section_2.htm here]
 
  
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==Interview==
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For more information, click [http://www.uwo.ca/mni/graduate/graduate_apply.html here]
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*An interview may have to be done when selecting a research supervisor.
 
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For more information, click [http://grad.uwo.ca/current_students/graduate_regulations/section_2.htm here]
 
  
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==Timeline==
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====Supporting Documents====
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*July 31: Application deadline to start the program during the Fall sesmester
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**Two letters of recommendation from Faculty members familiar with your scientific activities and/or course work. Please note that letters from persons other than University/College Faculty are not acceptable.
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*A one to two page letter (Statement of Interest/Letter of Intent describing your academic and scientific background, your research interests and motivations to pursue graduate studies in Microbiology and Immunology)
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*Your resume or C.V.
 
For more information, click [http://www.uwo.ca/mni/graduate/graduate_apply.html here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.uwo.ca/mni/graduate/graduate_apply.html here]
  
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
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*July 31, 2013: Application deadline through the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
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For more information, click [http://www.uwo.ca/mni/graduate/graduate_apply.html here]
  
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==Tuition 2012-2013==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
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*Estimated costs of living: $10,100 - $14,200
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*Domestic students: $2,213.67 per semester
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*Estimated educational costs: $9,550 - $19,700
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*International students: $5,324.33 per semester
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*For more information on tuition, click [http://grad.uwo.ca/prospective_students/finances/fees.html here] and [http://grad.uwo.ca/prospective_students/finances/financial_planning.html here]<br>
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For more information, click [http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/fee_schedules.html here] <br>
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For more information on funding, click [http://grad.uwo.ca/prospective_students/finances/funding.html here]<br>
 
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For information on admission scholarships, click [http://www.uwo.ca/mni/graduate/awards_list.html here]
 
  
 
==Funding==
 
==Funding==
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=====Master’s Program=====
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*Master’s
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*Minimum: $ 13,250/year
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*Minimum support: $13,250.00 per year
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=====PhD Program=====
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*Doctorate
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*Minimum: $ 15,250/year  
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*Minimum support: $15,250.00 per year
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For more information, click [http://www.uwo.ca/mni/graduate/graduate_financial.html here] and [http://grad.uwo.ca/prospective_students/finances/funding.html here]
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For more information, click [http://www.uwo.ca/mni/graduate/graduate_financial.html here] <br>
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[[Category:University of Western Ontario|Microbiology and Immunology]]
 
[[Category:University of Western Ontario|Microbiology and Immunology]]
 
[[Category:Microbiology|Western Ontario]]
 
[[Category:Microbiology|Western Ontario]]
 
[[Category:Immunology|Western Ontario]]
 
[[Category:Immunology|Western Ontario]]

Revision as of 23:12, 16 November 2013

Template:Microbiology Template:Immunology

Contacts

Website: http://www.uwo.ca/mni/
Phone: (519) 661-3427
Admissions e-mail: mnigradstudies@uwo.ca

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Master’s (MA, MPD, etc.)
    • 2 years in length
  • Doctorate (PhD, etc.)
    • 5 years in length
  • International students are eligible to apply

For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Master’s
    • Degree: Honors Bachelor degree, or equivalent, in Microbiology, Immunology or in some other biological sciences program. Holders of MD, DDS, or DVM degrees are also eligible to apply.
  • Doctorate
    • Degree: Honors Bachelor degree, or equivalent, in Microbiology, Immunology or in some other biological sciences program. Holders of MD, DDS, or DVM degrees are also eligible to apply.

For more information, click here

GPA

  • At least a high B average is required.

For more information, click here

GRE

  • GRE is required for all applicants outside North America.
  • The GRE must be taken before July 31, 2014 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than 5 years will not be accepted.
  • GRE subject test is required in one of the following:
    • Biology
    • Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Minimum score in one test subject: 60 percentile

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

    • Two letters of recommendation from Faculty members familiar with your scientific activities and/or course work. Please note that letters from persons other than University/College Faculty are not acceptable.
  • A one to two page letter (Statement of Interest/Letter of Intent describing your academic and scientific background, your research interests and motivations to pursue graduate studies in Microbiology and Immunology)
  • Your resume or C.V.

For more information, click here

Timeline 2013-2014

  • July 31, 2013: Application deadline through the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • Domestic students: $2,213.67 per semester
  • International students: $5,324.33 per semester

For more information, click here

Funding

  • Master’s
  • Minimum support: $13,250.00 per year
  • Doctorate
  • Minimum support: $15,250.00 per year

For more information, click here

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