Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Microbiology and Immunology

The Ph.D. degree is now required for many scientific positions that lead to higher levels of responsibility. Our program aims to produce scientists capable of solving basic biological and health-related problems who will be competitive for leadership positions in universities, government laboratories and the private sector.

For detailed description of courses, additional program requirements and thesis preparation and submission,听consult:

• The Ph.D. Handbook听is for students entering the Ph.D. program with听a M.Sc. degree.
• The Ph.D. Handbook - Switch is听for students who听internally transfer听from the MIMM M.Sc. program to the Ph.D. program

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Ph.D. Forms & Guidelines

This online form is essential for tracking your participation in any Current Topics - Scientific Seminars you attend each term. 听To ensure you meet the attendance requirements, please use the following link to access the form:听

• To ensure that your seminar attendance is properly recorded, students must also fill out the听Seminar Attendance Form听(word document) available on the MIMM Department website.
• A PDF copy of the Seminar Attendance Form should be submitted via email to听grad.microimm [at] mcgill.ca听by the end of each semester by the following deadlines:
• Fall 2023 Semester | submission deadline is December 15, 2023
• Winter 2024 Semester | submission deadline is April 12, 2024

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• Seminar Attendance Form
• MIMM 713 Seminar Evaluation Form
• Ph.D. Thesis Information Presentation Session
• Comprehensive Exam Guidelines for students entering the program with a M.Sc. Degree
• Comprehensive Exam Guidelines for students internally transferring from a M.Sc. to Ph.D.
• MIMM Letter of Understanding (LOU)
• MIMM Transfer听Seminar Committee Evaluation Form
• MIMM Comprehensive Exam Committee Nomination Form
• Ph.D. Advisory Committee Nomination Form
• Ph.D. Advisory Committee Meeting Report Form
• Ph.D. Advisory Committee Guidelines for Members
• Letter Template to Contact an Oral Defence Committee Member

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