Microbiology and Immunology

Dalhousie University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology programme offers you the opportunity to build the skills you need to excel in biomedical research. You will carry out independent research leading to a significant advance of knowledge in your area of study, usually leading to 2-3 lead-author publications in highly respected journals.  

Dalhousie University ‘s Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology  programme provides you with the foundation to excel in a competitive research environment.

Along with gaining a general knowledge of microbiology and immunology, we also have four areas of specialization – bacteriology and microbial pathogenesis, cancer, immunology and inflammation, virology – so you can concentrate your studies in specific areas.  

Close collaborations and joint ventures between Microbiology and Immunology and clinical departments such as Paediatrics, Pathology, Surgery and Medicine as well as the Faculty of Dentistry have enhanced the development of several successful multidisciplinary research teams in areas such as cancer cell biology, vaccinology, transplantation, immunity and inflammation.

Careers

Possible careers include:

• University / college educator

• Research scientist (industry, government, academic institution) 

• Biotech scientist

• Research administration (manager, journal editor, patent officer)  

• Further specialization (medicine, law, dentistry, journalism)

Programme options

Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis. 

Curriculum:

• Host Pathogen Interactions and Human Disease

• Graduate Seminar – PhD

• Comprehensive Examination

• PhD Thesis