Offered by Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, Microbiology and Immunology (PhD) is a doctorate in Microbiology programme. The programme runs for 5 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,338 per year (CAD 7,338 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Microbiology
Duration: 5 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 7,338 / year
International tuition: CAD 7,338 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology at Dalhousie University is a research-based doctoral program within the Faculty of Medicine. Students specialize in one of four research areas: bacteriology and microbial pathogenesis, cancer, immunology and inflammation, or virology, working in multidisciplinary teams that include collaborations with clinical departments and the Faculty of Dentistry. The program is delivered on campus, with intakes offered each September, January, and May, and a nominal full-time length of five years. Students carry out independent research intended to produce a significant advance in their field, typically resulting in two to three lead-author publications in peer-reviewed journals by completion. Admission requires a first-class thesis-based master's degree (or equivalent) and a minimum grade point average of 3.3 in the last 60 credit hours of study, higher than the university's general graduate minimum. Graduates are prepared for research careers in academic, clinical, and biomedical research settings.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.30 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a first-class thesis-based master's degree (or equivalent) and meet a minimum GPA of 3.3 in the last 60 credit hours (approximately two years) of study, meeting the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as Microbiology & Immunology program-specific requirements. Two letters of reference from academics familiar with the applicant's work are required, and admission is contingent on securing a faculty supervisor willing to direct the applicant's research. International applicants must meet earlier application deadlines and satisfy the university's English-language proficiency requirements.
