Microbiology and Immunology (MSc)
Become a knowledgeable and experienced research-based scientist.
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
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
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.
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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.
