Microbiology and Immunology (B.Sc) - Bachelor [4 Years]
$11,757 /Yr Co-op On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Science [B.S] Microbiology and Immunology

  • Dalhousie University offers a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology for a duration of 4 years.
  • It is an on-campus, co-op program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Microbiology is the study of microorganisms and viruses.
  • In Microbiology and Immunology at Dalhousie, students will study microscopic organisms and how they can impact their lives.
  • Students will learn from faculty who are experts and active researchers in infectious diseases, cancer biology, inflammation, and host-pathogen interactions.
  • First-year students begin by taking foundation courses in science.
  • These courses will give students the background for more in-depth studies on topics such as bacteriology, virology, immunology, microbial genetics, bacterial pathogenesis, and much more.
  • Students taking Microbiology and Immunology also have the opportunity to participate in work terms through the co-op education program.
  • Some sample that students can study are:
    • Virology
    • Immunology
    • Food Microbiology
  • Students will also have the foundation to pursue further studies in professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, law, and pharmacy.
  • Job opportunities after BSc Microbiology and Immunology are Microbiologists, Laboratory Technician, etc and the average salary goes up to 48,000 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $10407 $10407 $10407 $10407
Books and supply $1350 $1350 $1350 $1350
Total Fees $11757 $11757 $11757 $11757

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 65 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have completed their academic English 12 and Pre-calculus Math 12 courses with a minimum overall average of 75%.
  • Students also have to complete three additional academic subjects.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:

  • All-India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
  • Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
  • Or, another Senior Secondary School Certificate awarded after standard XII

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.