The Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology offers graduate programs leading to M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. The Department has the expertise necessary for the instruction and training of advanced students in areas that include cellular and molecular biology of eukaryotes, microbial genetics and physiology, virology, immunology, vaccinology, enzymes, metabolic pathways, and the synthesis structure, and function of proteins and nucleic acids.
Key research areas include:
While at the University of Saskatchewan, you will have access to state of the art facilities and research centers including:
The Department selects graduate students from among a wide pool of applicants, including honours students in biochemistry, microbiology and immunology at the University of Saskatchewan, as well as Canadian and foreign students with degrees in biochemistry, microbiology, immunology and related disciplines. Typically, new students enter into a MSc program and are transferred in their second year to a Ph.D. program, upon demonstrated performance in graduate coursework, satisfactory laboratory research progress, and the successful completion of a Ph.D. qualifying examination.
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January 2025
College of Medicine
Box 17, 3A20 Health Sciences Building,
University of Saskatchewan, 107 Wiggins Road,
Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan (SK),
S7N 5E5, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Saskatoon Campus
Saskatoon,
Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan,
S7N 5A2, Canada
Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
A minimum overall TOEFL score of 90 is required with a minimum score of 20 in each area, or a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each area, or another approved test as outlined in the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies.
A master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline
A cumulative weighted average of at least a 80% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. coursework required in master's program).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
USask is a research-intensive university in Western Canada, home to a dynamic and international community from more than 130 countries worldwide.
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