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Master's

Candidates are required to hold a B.Sc. degree in microbiology and immunology, biology, biochemistry, or another related discipline; those with the M.D., D.D.S., or D.V.M. degrees are also eligible to apply. The minimum grade point average for acceptance into the program is 3.2 (out of 4.0). Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of competency in oral and written English. Before acceptance, appropriate exam results must be submitted directly from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Office. An institutional version of the TOEFL is not acceptable. Applications will not be considered if a TOEFL or IELTS test result is not available.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):

• Paper-Based Test (PBT): a minimum score of 575
• Internet-Based Test (iBT): a minimum overall score of 95
• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS): a minimum overall band score of 7.0

The TOEFL Institution Code for ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ is 0935.

Ph.D.

Students who have satisfactorily completed an M.Sc. degree in microbiology and immunology, a biological science, or biochemistry, or highly qualified students enrolled in the departmental M.Sc. program, may be accepted into the Ph.D. program provided they meet its standards.

Applications will be considered upon receipt of:

1. online application;
2. two official transcripts;
3. two letters of reference;
4. letter from a prospective supervisor;
5. $100 application fee;
6. TOEFL test (GRE not required but recommended).

All information is to be submitted directly to the Student Affairs Officer in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.

All applicants are encouraged to approach academic staff members during or before the application process since no applicants are accepted without a supervisor.

³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.

Dates for Guaranteed Consideration

For dates for guaranteed consideration, please consult the following website: www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/programs. Then select the appropriate program.

All applications and documents must be submitted by the dates for guaranteed consideration.