Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Microbiology offered by the Department of Natural Resource Sciences in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes tailored and hands-on learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, critical thinking, and scientific communication to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.
Keywords: microbial ecology, microbial diversity, microbial genetics, bioremediation, infections, antibiotics, bacterial physiology, bacterial genetics and genomics, plant-microbe interactions, and bioinformatics.
Unique Program Features
- The program offers specialized knowledge ranging from the study of microbial diversity in extreme environments, either natural or man-induced, to the role of microbes in managed ecosystems, such as in agriculture and forests;
- Some Faculty members study various aspects of the use of microorganisms for biodegradation and bioremediation of contaminated sites and have even started recently examining Earth-based systems as models of extraterrestrial ones in the emerging field of Astrobiology;
- The Department is affiliated with the Lyman Entomological Museum and Research Laboratory, the Molson Nature Reserve, the Morgan Arboretum, and the Ecomuseum of the St. Lawrence Valley Natural History Society;
- Graduates pursue careers in academia, government agencies, and industry.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
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Program Website
PhD in Microbiology website
Department Contact
Graduate Program gradstudies.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca (subject: PhD%20in%20Microbiology) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Winter
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Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 15 | May 31 |
| WINTER | February 15 | July 15 | September 1 |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.