About the course

Graduate studies in Microbiology at the University of Manitoba is a research based program. No student will be accepted into either the M.Sc. or Ph.D. program unless a Microbiology faculty member has agreed to supervise the applicant?s program. The courses which are required are designed to enhance awareness of current research in various fields of microbiology, to bring a student?s knowledge to the latest state of the art in their area of interest or to develop their ability to communicate experimental results. Because of this philosophy, our students emerge as knowledgeable investigators and often produce two or more papers from their thesis research. This level of productivity is important in helping our graduates develop their future careers and obtain good positions following graduation. The Department offers programs of study in various areas of modern microbiology leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. Because the Department is relatively small, the research interests of the faculty and students are concentrated in several main areas. Currently,programs are offered in the following areas: 1. Microbial ecology and geochemistry, 2. Molecular biology/genetics, 3. Metabolism of autotrophic bacteria, 4. Microbial biotechnology and biochemistry, 5. Microbial pathogenicity (for specific topics, see the list of faculty research interests below). These areas are among the most rapidly developing fields of microbiological research so that our graduates are in demand and by concentration in these areas we have sufficient people working on related projects to ensure exchange of ideas, information and facilities. An important consequence of a relatively small Department is the friendly informal atmosphere. It is easy to get to know the students and faculty, who are very approachable and always willing to provide assistance to all students in the program. The Ph.D. option consists of coursework and a substantial research component.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Winnipeg
Summer (May), 2024	Winnipeg
Fall (September), 2024	Winnipeg
Winter (January), 2025	Winnipeg
Summer (May), 2025	Winnipeg
Fall (September), 2025	Winnipeg
Winter (January), 2026	Winnipeg
Summer (May), 2026	Winnipeg

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Manitoba

A candidate must normally complete an M.Sc. degree before entering the Ph.D. program.

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　　Letters of Recommendation: 2

　　TOEFL - Achieve a minimum Internet-based -iBT (86, minimum score of 20 in each of reading, writing, listening and speaking categories)

　　IELTS - Achieve a minimum score of 6.5 in the Academic Module

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 86.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Manitoba. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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