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The Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences offer a four-year program of study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy in Immunology.
Expected duration: 4 years
Tuition and fees: Tuition fees are charged for terms one and two and terms four and five. A continuing fee is paid for term three, term six and each subsequent term. (Refer to Graduate tuition and fees.)
In addition to the minimum course requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section, students must meet the minimum graduation requirements for their program of study.
Students entering with an MSc in Immunology
Candidates admitted directly into the PhD program or those transferring from the MSc program must:
- Complete 9 credit hours with a minimum of 6 credit hours of IMMU courses at the 7000 level
- Submit an acceptable doctoral thesis and pass an oral examination
- Pass a doctoral candidacy examination
Students entering with an MSc from another program
Candidates with an MSc degree in an area other than immunology must:
- Complete 15 credit hours with a minimum of 12 credit hours of IMMU courses at the 7000 level. Must include IMMU 7070 and 7100.
- Submit an acceptable doctoral thesis and pass an oral examination
- Pass a doctoral candidacy examination
Students entering with an honours bachelor degree
Candidates with an honours bachelor degree must:
- Complete 18 credit hours with a minimum of 12 credit hours of IMMU courses at the 7000 level. Must include IMMU 7070 and 7100.
- Submit an acceptable doctoral thesis and pass an oral examination
- Pass a doctoral candidacy examination
Sample course offerings
- IMMU 7030: Seminars in Immunology
- IMMU 7040: Immunological Methodology
- IMMU 7070: Introductory Immunology
- IMMU 7090: Selected Topics in Immunology
- IMMU 7100: Advanced Immunology
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Immunology (PhD) program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
To be considered for admission into the Immunology PhD program, you must have a master's degree or equivalent with a recommended GPA above 3.5. Relevant laboratory research experience with evidence of peer-reviewed publication is preferred, but not required.
The Department of Immunology requires a minimum TOEFL score of 88 (internet based), with a minimum of 20 points from each section of the rest.
In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
How to apply
The PhD in Immunology program accepts applications for Fall, Winter and Summer entry. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Unofficial copies of transcripts and degree certificates
- CV/resumé
- Statement of Intent
- Two letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
- Proof of English language proficiency, if required
To identify a prospective thesis supervisor, please contact an Immunology faculty member directly.
Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.
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Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Department of Immunology
Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Room 471 Apotex Centre, 750 McDermot Avenue
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0T5