Program Overview for PhD in Microbiology & Immunology in Canada:
You will carry out independent research leading to a significant advance of knowledge in your area of study usually leading to 2-3 lead-author publications in highly respected journals. Completion of the PhD degree generally takes 4-5 years.The eligibility for PhD in Microbiology & Immunology in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
Doctor of Philosophy degree admission criteria:
- First-class thesis Master's degree or its equivalent
- Minmum GPA of 3.3 in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
- Most candidates for admisson to a doctoral program possess a Master's degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standing.
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.
Choosing a supervisor:
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
- Discuss ideas and projects with prospective supervisors
- Ask faculty for descriptions of possible research projects
- Write to the Graduate Secretary for general information
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the PhD in Microbiology & Immunology to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for PhD in Microbiology & Immunology in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 100
- IELTS(academic): 7.5
The scholarships available for the PhD in Microbiology & Immunology are:
The international student tuition fees and costs for PhD 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 PhD 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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