PhD Immunology at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Advance your career in biomedical science and make a real impact on the world with our research-intensive PhD program in Immunology. Explore a wide range of research techniques in important areas including molecular biology and genetics, biochemistry and cell biology of immune cells, and animal models of disease. Develop strong oral communication and presentation skills, and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge lab equipment in our state-of-the-art facilities.

Faculty: Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The PhD in Immunology program accepts applications for Fall, Winter and Summer entry. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences offer a four-year program of study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy in Immunology. In addition to the minimum course requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section, students must meet the minimum graduation requirements for their program of study.

Career pathways

Numerous training opportunities are available to undergraduate and graduate students looking to learn more about Immunology: Undergraduate summer students, Co-op students, Honours/project students, Post-Doctoral Fellows The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences offer a four-year...

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission into the Immunology PhD program, you must have a master's degree or equivalent with a recommended GPA above 3.5. Relevant laboratory research experience with evidence of peer-reviewed publication is preferred, but not required. The Department of Immunology requires a minimum TOEFL (Internet-Based) score of 88, with a minimum of 20 points from each section of the test or a minimum TOEFL (iBT 2026) score of 5.0 with no band lower than 4.5.

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; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

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

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