Program details
Throughout the program, you’ll gain advanced research skills and knowledge to excel in the field of biomedical research.
Expected duration: 4-6 years
Course requirements
In addition to the minimum course requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, listed in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section, you must complete 12 credit hours of study, including:
- IMED 7212: Introduction to Disease Mechanisms
- 9 credit hours of courses at the 7000-8000 level
Tuition and fees
Tuition fees apply for terms one, two, four, and five. A continuing fee is charged for term three, term six, and each term after that. (For more details, refer to Graduate tuition and fees.)
Admission requirements
To be considered for entry into the PhD program in pathology and laboratory medicine, you must meet the following minimum requirements. Keep in mind, meeting these standards does not guarantee acceptance.
Direct entry requirements
To apply for direct entry, you must:
- Have provisional acceptance from a qualified graduate student supervisor.
- Hold a thesis-based master’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university in a closely related field.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.5 scale or equivalent, with no grade lower than C+ in your master’s program.
- Show evidence of personal, intellectual, and professional attributes that suggest you will succeed as an independent investigator.
In addition, you must meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies' minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements.
Finding a graduate supervisor
Before you apply, you must interview with a potential supervisor either by email or virtually. You’ll need to secure their confirmation that they will accept you if the Faculty of Graduate Studies offers you admission. Your supervisor must be a member of the Department of Pathology at the University of Manitoba.
See the list of potential advisors currently accepting students
Financial support
Your supervisor must also provide at least the minimum financial support, which is currently $20,000 per year for four years.
Transferring from a master's program
If you are currently a master’s student in the department, you can apply to transfer to the PhD program after discussing and agreeing with your supervisor.
Your transfer request will be considered if you meet the requirements outlined in the Supplementary Regulations for transferring from the master’s to the PhD program.
How to apply
The PhD program in pathology and laboratory medicine accepts applications for both Fall and Winter entry. All applications must be submitted online and include the following components:
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Unofficial copies of transcripts and degree certificates
- Two letters of recommendation (requested through the online application)
- CV/resume
- Confirmation of supervisor support (must be secured before applying)
- Statement of intent
- Proof of English language proficiency, if required
Make sure to complete all parts of the application before submitting.
Learn more
Contact us
Admission and application inquiries
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.
Program inquiries
Department of Pathology
401 Brodie Centre
727 McDermot Avenue
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P5
pathology@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-789-3212
Fax: 204-789-3931