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Doctorat en virologie et immunologie at Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Institut national de la recherche scientifique, Canada

Programme overview

90-credit PhD in virology and immunology training researchers on human and animal health, environment and related biotechnology, from immune responses to host-pathogen interactions and vaccines.

Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall (30 March), Winter (1 November), Summer (1 March); flexible doctoral deadlines  |  Location: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Elective activities (4 credits), an 80-credit thesis and a 6-credit doctoral examination.

Career pathways

Pharmaceutical companies, research laboratories, educational institutions and government agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree or equivalent in virology, microbiology, immunology or a related field; sufficient French and English; accepted supervisor recognised by INRS; approved research subject.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Admission is possible for three terms: Fall (classes start 31 August 2026), Winter (classes start 11 January 2027) and Summer.

Application deadlines for 2nd and 3rd cycle: Fall term 30 March; Winter term 1 November; Summer term 1 March. Exceptions for international students: professional master's in water sciences 15 February (Fall); urban studies programmes 1 March (Fall) and 1 August (Winter, master's only). Applications received after these dates may still be reviewed.

Applications are submitted online through the IDE portal and an admission fee is paid by credit card via a link sent at submission. Candidates from INRS or the Universite du Quebec network, open-house participants and those who met an INRS representative at a recruitment fair are exempt from the fee. A research director must usually be identified before applying, except for professional programmes, DESS and short programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://inrs.ca/les-etudes/bureau-du-registraire

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