Graduate Programs in Medical Microbiology and Immunology

General Information

The Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. Students may specialize in the following: bacteriology, immunology, parasitology, or virology. Both programs require coursework, completion of a research project, and preparing a thesis.

The staff of the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology is currently carrying out research in various aspects of cellular, molecular, reproductive, and tumour immunology; microbial pathogenesis; and the development of novel methods for the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.

The Department is well equipped with the modern facilities required for research in medical microbiology and immunology.

Prospective students are invited to consult with the Director of Graduate Studies for further information and to visit the Department’s home page on the worldwide web.

Entrance Requirements

See Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Graduate Program Entrance Requirements .

Academic Standing Requirements

See Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Academic Standing .

Financial Assistance

Exceptionally qualified applicants may be nominated for University of Alberta entrance scholarships by the department. Students accepted into a graduate program are encouraged to apply for a studentship through the Department to outside agencies such as the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, NSERC and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. In addition, a limited number of graduate assistantships are available.

Graduate Program Requirements

Master’s Programs

• Master of Science (Medical Microbiology and Immunology)
    

Doctoral Programs

• Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Microbiology and Immunology)
    

Graduate Courses

Graduate courses can be found in Course Listings, under the subject heading:

Medical Microbiology and Immunology (MMI)