Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases PhD

(International; estimated deadline) Language: English English test requirements: TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 61; IELTS 6.5 Credits: 12 alternative credits Delivered: On Campus Campus location: Winnipeg, Canada Disciplines: Medicine, Microbiology Overview About the program The Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases is dedicated to research and training in the area of infectious diseases. The department combines strong basic science research and graduate student training with excellent in clinical microbiology and infectious disease care and post-graduate clinical training. Core disciplines in the department at the University of Manitoba include molecular pathogenesis of microbial disease, immunobiology of infection, molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial action, microbial resistance and epidemiology. Programme Structure Courses include: Biological Safety Virology Clinical Bacteriology Microbial Pathogenicity Clinical Parasitology The Molecular Basis of Antibiotic Action Molecular Biology of Animal Viruses Readings in Infectious Diseases Clinical Virology The Ecology of Infectious Diseases Admission requirements Academic requirements GPA: 3 English requirements TOEFL iBT: 86 PTE Academic: 61 IELTS: 6.5 Other requirements General requirements To be considered for admission to the Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases PhD, you must have a master's degree or equivalent from a recognized university and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last two years of study (60 credit hours for Canadian and US applicants). Applications must be completed online and include several parts: $100 application fee (non-refundable) Unofficial copies of transcripts and degree certificates CV/resumé Supervisor support (must be confirmed prior to applying) Two letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application) Proof of English language proficiency, if required Fees and funding Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International: 6,376 AUD / year (≈ 6,280 CAD / year) Domestic: 6,376 AUD / year (≈ 6,280 CAD / year) Living costs Winnipeg, Canada: 1,072-1,675 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.