Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 64 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Mar 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Dec 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jul 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Feb 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jul 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 100
Credits
9 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Ottawa, Canada
Disciplines
- Microbiology
- Immunology
Overview
About the program
Graduates of the Microbiology and Immunology program at the University of Ottawa are expected to have acquired autonomy in conducting research, in preparing scholarly publications, through a training that includes course work, research seminars, and independent research leading to a thesis.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Pathogen Interactions and Host
- Principles of Biomanufacturing
- Seminar in Biomanufacturing and Commercialization
- Advanced Topics in Cell Death
- Special Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
- Immunochemistry
- Current Topics in Haematopoietic Stem Cells and Immune Development
- Structure and Expression of Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Genomes
- Advanced Topics in Virology
- Advanced Topics in Bacteriology: Mechanisms of Pathogenesis
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: B+
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 100
General requirements
To be eligible, candidates must:
- Have a master's degree in microbiology or immunology (or equivalent) with a minimum average of B+ (75%).
- Demonstrate a good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
- Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis.
Tuition Fees
- International — International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents: 11,742 AUD / year (≈ 11,650 CAD / year)
- Domestic — Tuition fee for the domestic students. Citizens or residents: 4,278 AUD / year (≈ 4,244 CAD / year)
Living costs
Ottawa, Canada: 1,177–1,940 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Microbiology and Immunology.