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MSc Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at University of Manitoba

University of Manitoba, Canada

Programme overview

Welcome to the Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases! Since 1884, we have been passionately advancing research and training in infectious diseases. Here, you’ll find a vibrant community where foundational science meets hands-on clinical experience, all aimed at tackling the challenges of infectious diseases.

Faculty: Max Rady College of Medicine  |  Duration: 2-3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences offer a two-year program of study leading to a Master of Science in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission requirements for the Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases MSc You must have earned an honours or major in:Science Additionally, you need at least 12 credit hours of microbiology coursework. All applicants must also meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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