Overview

About the program

Graduates of the Microbiology and Immunology program at the University of Ottawa are expected to have acquired autonomy in conducting research, in preparing scholarly publications, through a training that includes course work, research seminars, and independent research leading to a thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pathogen Interactions and Host
Principles of Biomanufacturing
Seminar in Biomanufacturing and Commercialization
Advanced Topics in Cell Death
Special Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
Immunochemistry
Current Topics in Haematopoietic Stem Cells and Immune Development
Structure and Expression of Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Genomes
Advanced Topics in Virology
Advanced Topics in Bacteriology: Mechanisms of Pathogenesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 64 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

9 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Microbiology Immunology View 12 other PhDs in Immunology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible, candidates must:

Have a master's degree in microbiology or immunology (or equivalent) with a minimum average of B+ (75%).
Demonstrate a good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11650 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4244 CAD / year

≈ 4244 CAD / year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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