PhD Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PhD) program offers graduate students advanced training in clinical microbiology and infectious disease care, as well as collaborative research opportunities in molecular pathogenesis of microbial disease, immunobiology of infection, molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial action, microbial resistance and epidemiology.

Faculty: Max Rady College of Medicine | Duration: 5 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases offers programs of study leading to the PhD degree, with research and academic experience suitable for a career in basic microbiology or infectious diseases. You will pay tuition fees for terms one, two, four, and five. During terms three, six, and any following terms, you will pay a continuing fee.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission requirements for the PhD in medical microbiology and infectious diseases: Degree: A master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university GPA: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last two years of study (60 credit hours for Canadian and US applicants) Additional requirements: All applicants must also meet the 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; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

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

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