Medical Microbiology and Immunology - Master [2 Years]
$8,022 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Medical Microbiology and Immunology

  • The Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. Students may specialize in the following: bacteriology, immunology, parasitology, or virology. Both programs require coursework, completion of a research project, and preparing a thesis. 
  • The Department is well equipped with the modern facilities required for research in medical microbiology and immunology.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $7047 $7047
Books and Supplies $900 $900
Health and Wellness $75 $75
Total Fees $8022 $8022

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 61 90 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 310 340 2
Duolingo Duolingo 125 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a 4-year bachelor’s degree or its academic equivalent, from an accredited academic institution in the related field.
  • The related fields include a UG degree in Biological Chemistry, Chemistry, biology, physics, or Microbiology.
  • Students have a minimum GPA of 3.3 (B+ Grade) on the University of Alberta's 4-point scale based on the recent two years of full-time study.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students are normally required to have completed a master's degree in its academic equivalent, from an academic institution, recognized by the University of Alberta.
  • GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade] based on the recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent) is required.
  • Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
  • Students in CBSE or CISCE schools, present 75%+ on their final Class XII exams.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.