Program Overview for MSc in Microbiology & Immunology in Canada:
You will be introduced to independent research, which should generate new knowledge suitable for publication in a well-respected journal in your field. Completion of the MSc degrees generally takes 2-3 years.The eligibility for MSc in Microbiology & Immunology in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
Master's degree admission criteria:
- Four-year Bachelor's degree
- Minimum GPA of 3.3 in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
Most of the students we accept have a 3.7 GPA or higher (A- average or better) on their last 20 credits. You will also need two letters of reference; one of which should be from the supervisor of your undergraduate or honours research project.
If you are planning to apply for a thesis or research based Master’s or PhD, you might need to find a supervisor before you begin the application process. To find out if securing a supervisor before applying is required or recommended, please check with the graduate program you applying to.
After you apply to the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and before you have received an acceptance, we encourage you to visit the department or start an email correspondence with faculty members whose research interests you.
Find a research supervisor that matches your interests
- Discuss ideas and projects with prospective supervisors
- Ask faculty for descriptions of possible research projects
- Email the Graduate Secretary for general information
Other Application Documents you need:
- Official Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation (2)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the MSc in Microbiology & Immunology to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MSc in Microbiology & Immunology in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 100
- IELTS(academic): 7.5
The scholarships available for the MSc in Microbiology & Immunology are:
Not available
The international student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Microbiology & Immunology in Canada.
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Microbiology & Immunology in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
All graduate students are supported by stipends from faculty research grants and competitive scholarships. We are only able to accept students if stipends are available.
Tuition relief funding is also available for eligible students. There are a limited number of predoctoral and postdoctoral scholarships and fellowships available through local, provincial, and national funding agencies. The Faculty of Graduate Studies also provides the prestigious Killam Memorial Scholarships on a competitive basis.
Contact:
Graduate Coordinator Email: brent.johnston@dal.ca
Email: micigrad@dal.ca
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