Microbiology (PhD) is a doctorate in Microbiology programme offered by Université Laval in Québec, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Microbiology
Duration: 4 years
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Program details
Overview
This PhD program at Université Laval trains researchers in the structure, metabolism, genetics and ecology of microorganisms, with applications spanning health, agriculture and environmental sectors. Students carry out laboratory and field-based research in areas such as bacteriology, virology, microbial ecology, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics and plant biology. The program is research-intensive: candidates conduct an original research project, present findings at academic seminars, and publish results in scientific journals. It leads to the Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D.) credential and has an estimated full-time duration of four years. Admission requires securing a faculty supervisor before applying, since research is conducted under individual direction from the outset. The program is offered full-time, though individual courses may include distance, hybrid or comodal formats. Strong reading comprehension in both French and English is expected, as scientific literature in the field spans both languages.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.67 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a Master's degree in microbiology or an equivalent field, with a minimum GPA of 2.67/4.33. Before admission, candidates must secure a professor willing to supervise their research; this is mandatory. Applications require three reference reports, and candidates from institutions other than Université Laval must also submit a CV and a letter of motivation. Preparatory coursework may be imposed where prior training is judged insufficient. Reading comprehension of French and English is essential to succeed in the program.
