Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
PROGRAM
University of Saskatchewan ‘s Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology offers research-focused Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs, where students receive advanced training and mentorship from field experts in areas such as :
- Cellular and molecular biology of eukaryotes
- Microbial genetics and physiology
- Virology
- Immunology
- Vaccinology
- Enzymes
- Metabolic pathways
- The synthesis structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids
Quick Facts
Expected Length Thesis-based Course-based
M.Sc. 2 years ✔️ ❌
Ph.D. 4 years ✔️ ❌
- Class delivery in-person
- Supervisor approval recommended before applying
- Deadlines and admission details below
- Access Industry – Leading Research Facilities That Drives Discovery
Usask Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology graduate students have access to cutting-edge research facilities including Western College of Veterinary Medicine, the Canadian Light Source, and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization and International Vaccine Centre.
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology M.Sc. and Ph.D. research areas
Key research areas include :
- Analytical biochemistry
- Cell biochemistry
- Cell biology and cancer
- Enzymes and metabolism
- Host-pathogen interactions
- Immunology
- Molecular genetics/Microbial physiology
- Molecular virology
- Nucleic acids and gene expression
- Plant biochemistry
- Protein structure and molecular mechanism
- Tumor Biology/Immunology
While at the University of Saskatchewan, you will have access to state of the art facilities and research centers including :
- Canadian Light Source, Canada’s only synchrotron
- Saskatchewan Centre for Cyclotron Sciences (SCCS)
- Saskatchewan Cancer agency
- Core Mass Spectrometry Facility
- Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre
- National Research Council Plant Biotechnology Institute
- Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization – International Vaccine Centre (VIDO)
- Western College of Veterinary Medicine
The Department selects graduate students from a broad pool of applicants, including honours students at University of Saskatchewan and candidates from Canada and abroad with degrees in biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, or related fields. Most begin in the M.Sc. program and may transfer to the Ph.D. stream in their second year based on strong academic performance, research progress, and successful completion of the Candidacy Assessment. »
RESEARCH SUPERVISORS
Before applying, we recommend that you contact a potential supervisor whose research areas align with your interests. Share your academic background and research goals. If they are accepting students, they will instruct you to begin a formal application.
Tuition and funding
Funding
Admission is restricted to students for which there is available funding. Funding is generally through scholarships, grant funds, and departmental teaching assistantships.
Graduate students at Usask can receive funding from a variety of sources to support their graduate education.
DEADLINE
There is no set deadline for applying to this program. Applications are accepted continuously, with intakes available for the September, January, and May terms.
SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION
The application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You may save your application and return to it later
At the end of the application, you will need to pay a non-refundable application fee : $125 for domestic students and $145 for international students. Your application will not be processed until payment is received.
Begin an application How to apply
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