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Microbiology and Immunology (MSc)

Become a knowledgeable and experienced research-based scientist.

Program Type
Master
Faculties
Unit
Location
Program Start
September, January, or May
Program Options
Thesis

Why choose this program?

Dalhousie’s Department of Microbiology and Immunology has a long-standing reputation for academic and research excellence, and well-funded and internationally recognized research groups.

Pursue a graduate degree in virology, bacteriology, microbial pathogenesis, microbiome, cancer biology, or cellular and molecular immunology and become equipped to reach your goals in a wide range of work environments.  

Research is the most important aspect of our program and you’ll be supervised and mentored by world-class researchers as you explore your own independent research.

We offer a competitive level of funding support to full-time graduate students through research awards and remuneration for teaching in undergraduate laboratories.

Careers

Financial information

At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.

Program options

Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis. 

All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

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