Master of Science (M.Sc.) Microbiology and Immunology (Thesis) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By McGill University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

10,159 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Oct, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

ImmunologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Immunology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Microbiology and Immunology (Thesis) offered by the Department of Microbiology & Immunology in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes intensive and cutting-edge learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in problem identification, information synthesis, and research design to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.


Unique Program Features

  • The program provides students with unique opportunities to learn experimental designs and fundamental research techniques, and objectively synthesize information from scientific literature;
  • The Department has close ties with hospitals and research centres across Montreal to promote multidisciplinary research such that students may focus their research on molecular microbiology, mycology, microbial physiology, virology, genetics, immunology, drug design, and aspects of host–parasite relationships;
  • The program provides state-of-the-art training, with an emphasis on molecular aspects of virology, immunology, and microbial genetics/physiology;
  • Students typically receive funding to support for their living expenses, tuition and fees;
  • Graduates have obtained positions in universities, research institutes, various government agencies as well as in the private sector.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Immunology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Microbiology and Immunology (Thesis) offered by the Department of Microbiology & Immunology in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes intensive and cutting-edge learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in problem identification, information synthesis, and research design to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.


Unique Program Features

  • The program provides students with unique opportunities to learn experimental designs and fundamental research techniques, and objectively synthesize information from scientific literature;
  • The Department has close ties with hospitals and research centres across Montreal to promote multidisciplinary research such that students may focus their research on molecular microbiology, mycology, microbial physiology, virology, genetics, immunology, drug design, and aspects of host–parasite relationships;
  • The program provides state-of-the-art training, with an emphasis on molecular aspects of virology, immunology, and microbial genetics/physiology;
  • Students typically receive funding to support for their living expenses, tuition and fees;
  • Graduates have obtained positions in universities, research institutes, various government agencies as well as in the private sector.

Admission Requirements

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6.5+
3.2+
Applicants must hold a B.Sc. degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution and are expected to have attained a high academic standing equivalent to or better than the CGPA of 3.2 at McGill University. To find information about degree requirements for international students, please go to International Degree Equivalency.
Applicants should have a solid educational background in the areas of physical and biological sciences. This background need not include a heavy concentration in microbiology and immunology, as appropriate courses may be taken in this Department during graduate residence. Although it is convenient to have applicants trained in microbiology prior to their arrival, it is recognized that students educated in other institutional programs with widely differing contents may add strength to our own graduate program.

01 Oct 2025
1 Year
Jan
May

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
1,483 CAD
International
10,159 CAD

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