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PhD Microbiology at University of Manitoba

University of Manitoba, Canada

Programme overview

The Microbiology (PhD) is a research-based program designed to enhance awareness of current research in different fields of microbiology and to develop the ability to communicate experimental results.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Duration: 4-6 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Faculty of Science offer a four- to six-year program of study leading to a Microbiology (PhD).

Career pathways

The research interests of the faculty and students in our department are concentrated in several main areas, including: Environmental microbiology and ecology research in Microbiology Antimicrobial resistance and drug development, Structural biology and biochemistry

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission into the Microbiology (PhD) program, you must have: A thesis-based MSc in a field deemed relevant to that of the proposed study by the department, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last two years of full-time university study.

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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