Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Microbiology and Immunology at Dalhousie University in Canada, Faculty of Medicine

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Microbiology and Immunology
Dalhousie University

Canada

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About this course

What will I learn?

You will carry out independent research leading to a significant advance of knowledge in your area of study usually leading to 2-3 lead-author publications in highly respected journals. Completion of the PhD degree generally takes 4-5 years.As a student in our PhD program you will need to demonstrate the ability to carry out independent research leading to a significant advance of knowledge in your area of study. The results should be of a very high quality usually leading to 2-3 lead-author publications in highly respected journals. Completion of the PhD degree generally takes 4-5 years.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Medicine

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,819.00 (US$ 10,652) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Carleton Campus

Room 109 Forrest Bldg.,

5869 University Avenue,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,819.00 (US$ 10,652) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Carleton Campus

Room 109 Forrest Bldg.,

5869 University Avenue,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

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Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must haveFirst-class thesis Master's degree or its equivalentMinimum GPA of 3.3 in the last 60 credit hours of studyDegree granted by university of recognized standingMost candidates for admission to a doctoral program possess a Master's degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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