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Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

University of Calgary
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Degree PhD / Doctorate
Deadline Topics may include medical microbiology and microbial diseases, gene expression in bacteria and others.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab
Delivery On-campus
Location Calgary, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

Creating independent scientists and critical thinkers is one of the goals of the Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PhD Thesis) program. Students work with faculty in conducting diverse research, ranging from lung infections in cystic fibrosis and systemic infections such as sepsis, to molecular diagnostics and therapeutics and vaccine development. The program is associated with several research groups, including the Immunology, Bacterial Pathogenesis and Gastrointestinal Research Group, as well as the Inflammation Research Network. Ambitious students will find many opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration, and will enjoy studying in the heart of a vibrant, young city that is one of the cleanest in the world and on the doorstep of Alberta's Rocky Mountains. Completing this program

Key Program Features

  • Graduate / Professional level.

Career Opportunities

Pharmaceutical industry – researcher, project manager; academia, including post-doctoral research; government, clinical microbiology, consulting, public health. A PhD in microbiology and infectious disease is usually considered a final degree; many graduates pursue post-doctoral research. Thesis-based program Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

GPA A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree. Minimum education An MSc or equivalent. Work samples None Documents None Reference letters Two Test scores None English language proficiency An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the Academic Calendar. *Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements. GPA; A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Tuition & Financial Information

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Application Deadline

Topics may include medical microbiology and microbial diseases, gene expression in bacteria and others.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab

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University of Calgary

Calgary, Canada

public research university located in Calgary, Alberta

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  • Application Deadline Topics may include medical microbiology and microbial diseases, gene expression in bacteria and others.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab
  • Start Date September
  • Language English
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