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Parasitology (PhD)

McGill University

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #30

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McGill University offers Parasitology (PhD), a doctorate in Biological Sciences programme in Montréal, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,581 per semester.

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Biological Sciences
International tuition: CAD 9,581 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: mcgill.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Parasitology is offered by the Institute of Parasitology in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The program provides research training spanning molecular and cellular parasitology, host-pathogen immunology, parasite ecology and population biology, and the biochemical pharmacology of antiparasitic agents, contributing to One Health approaches linking animal, human, and environmental health. Students have access to modern molecular research laboratories, including a confocal suite, and to the J.D. MacLean Centre for Tropical Diseases at the McGill University Health Centre. Admission requires a bachelor's degree in biological sciences or a closely related field with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, recent background in biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology, and evidence of English-language proficiency. The program admits students in the Fall and Winter terms. Graduates pursue careers in academia, industry, and the public sector, or continue into medical school.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.20 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: A bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or a closely related field with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0, recent (within the last five years) advanced knowledge of biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology, and evidence of English-language proficiency.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

About McGill University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1821
Students: 40,531
QS rank: #30
Programs: 323
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Parasitology (PhD) award?

McGill University awards a Doctorate in the field of Biological Sciences on completion of this programme.

How much does Parasitology (PhD) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 9,581 per semester.

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