Location:

Winnipeg, Canada

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Doctorate

Specialty:

Biomedical Science

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs of study in various areas of modern microbiology. Because the Department is relatively small, the research interests of the faculty and students are concentrated in five main areas: Microbial ecology and geochemistry Molecular biology/genetics Metabolism of autotrophic bacteria Microbial biotechnology and biochemistry Microbial pathogenicity The Department’s areas of study are among the most rapidly developing fields of microbiological research, resulting in program graduates that are in demand. By focusing on these areas, there are 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.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

no accreditation exists for this program

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

For M.Sc. study, a B.Sc. (Honours), four-year B.Sc. (Major) or equivalent degree in a field deemed relevant to that of the proposed study by the Department is required. Only students with M.Sc. degrees from recognized Canadian Universities are normally admitted directly to the Ph.D. program. Students with international M.Sc. degrees may be considered if their M.Sc. degree is thesis-based (as opposed to course-based; i.e., the degree must be clearly research-oriented). See the Department website for full admission requirements. All applicants must also meet the minimum admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Possible Start Dates September, January, May