Microbiology Graduate Program

Microbiological research is probably one of the most dynamic areas of scientific endeavour at present. Concern over the impact of society's activities on the environment is increasing and there is strong need for research in environmental microbiology. Biotechnology, especially based on various gene manipulation techniques, shows tremendous promise in many areas of medicine, agriculture, industry and basic microbiological research. These areas, and many of our other technological advances, are continually expanding. They all depend heavily on basic research and a supply of highly trained individuals, such as graduates from microbiology programs. Consequently, there is a continual shortage of well qualified people. Career prospects for people with M.Sc. and Ph.D. training in modern microbiology are better now than at any time in the last three decades and there are official studies from NSERC (the science research funding branch of the Federal Government) to support that statement. A career in research, with or without assorted teaching duties, is a varied, interesting and very satisfying one in which the financial rewards are reasonable.

Our department faculty provide exciting opportunities for graduate training in the life sciences. Please visit our Research page to learn more and to find contact information for researchers currently offering graduate student positions.

Many of our graduate students hold studentship or fellowship awards. A number of funding opportunities are available. Please visit the Studentships and Scholarships page to learn more.

Interested in becoming a graduate student in Microbiology? Please tell us more about yourself by completing our Student Information Page

• Graduate Course Descriptions
• General Information
• Student Information Page.

Supplementary Regulations for M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programs

• PDF Download
• Web page

Microbiology Theses

• List of published theses

Faculty of Graduate Studies Information

• University of Manitoba Graduate Studies Home Page
• Application for Admissions
• Registration and Fees

Application deadlines

Canadian/US students

• June 1 for September session
• October 1 for January session
• February 1 for May session
• April 1 for July session

International students

• March 1 for September session
• July 1 for January session
• November 1 for May session
• January 1 for July session

If you would like further information about our graduate program please contact:

Sharon Berg
Administrative Assistant
Department of Microbiology
418 Buller Building
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
email
Tel: (204) 474-9372
Fax: (204)474-7603

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