Program Overview

PhD in Microbiology and Immunology

The PhD in Microbiology and Immunology is a research-based program that allows students to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of microbiology and immunology. The program is designed to establish students as independent researchers, equipped with the technical skills and critical thinking necessary for a career in research.

About the Program

The program is offered by the Department of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, and Immunology at the Université de Montréal. It is a full-time program that consists of 90 credits, including a dissertation or thesis track. The program is designed to be completed in three to five years.

Language Accommodations

Although the Université de Montréal is a French-language university, many research departments are open to creating a bilingual environment for students in graduate-level programs. Students who are proficient in English are welcome and accepted into graduate-level programs. The Department of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, and Immunology provides several accommodations to make students feel comfortable and help them fulfill the requirements of the program, even if French is not their main language of study.

Advantages of Studying Microbiology and Immunology at UdeM

The Université de Montréal is a leading practice-oriented academic institution, and the Department of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, and Immunology is one of the largest and most renowned in Canada. Students have access to cutting-edge equipment and collaborate with researchers working in various fields of biomedical research.

Courses and Specifics

The program includes several courses, such as:

• MCB 7001: Directed Readings in Microbiology
• MCB 70521: Research Seminar 2.1
• MCB 70522: Research Seminar 2.2
• MCB 70531: Research Seminar 3.1
• MCB 70532: Research Seminar 3.2

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must:

• Have a master's degree in microbiology and immunology or a related field
• Have a grade-point average of at least 3.3 out of 4.3 or the equivalent
• Demonstrate good knowledge of French
• Have satisfactory knowledge of English and show proof of proficiency before being accepted into the second year of the program
• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of any other language deemed necessary for their research
• Provide two letters of recommendation
• Provide an acceptance letter from a research supervisor

Costs and Financial Aid

The estimated tuition fees for the program are:

• $2,183.05 per full-time session of 15 credits for permanent Quebec residents
• $2,183.05 per full-time session of 15 credits for Canadian non-Quebec residents who may be eligible for the same tuition fees as Quebec residents under certain conditions
• $9,972.10 per full-time session of 15 credits for international students
• $2,183.05 per full-time session of 15 credits for francophone students from France or Belgium who may be eligible for the same tuition fees as Quebec residents

Several financial assistance options are available, including graduate scholarships in microbiology, funding for short programs, postgraduate scholarships, and mobility funding programs.

Future Prospects

Graduates of the PhD in Microbiology and Immunology program can pursue careers in research, academia, or industry. Possible career paths include:

• Microbiologist
• Bacteriologist
• Virologist
• Geneticist
• Food Bacteriologist
• Parasitology Biologist
• Soil Bacteriologist
• Immunologist
• Food Products Scientist
• Mycologist
• Phytopathologist

These careers can be found in various fields, including human health, analyzed matter, and environmental science.