Pursue a program aligned to your research interests
Establish yourself as an independent researcher in the field of microbiology and immunology. Within this doctorate program, you will conduct an original research project, present your research findings at scientific conferences, and publish them in peer-reviewed journals. You will develop an original research hypothesis and explain the methods used to experimentally validate the hypothesis. You have the required technical skills for a career in research and excellent critical thinking skills to interpret your results. At the end of the program and subsequent postdoctoral training, you will be positioned to compete for and secure research grants.
Basic or clinical research in bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology or immunology
Internationally renowned faculty members and research teams
Collaborative, multidisciplinary, and fertile learning environment
Practice-oriented training
Advantages of studying microbiology and immunology at UdeM Leading practice-oriented academic institution
Develop your potential as a researcher at UdeM, the 4th leading recipient of research grants in Canada
Discover the largest academic laboratory in the country, with cutting-edge equipment
Collaborate with researchers working in various fields of biomedical research
Admission requirements
You are eligible only if a faculty member has agreed to supervise your research project or work prior to submitting your admission application.
Admission requirements
You studied
and have, or will obtain, a diploma from the following program or province:
and have, or will obtain, a diploma from the following program or country:
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Additional documents to provide
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to find a research director prior to submitting their application.
Official transcripts and two letters of recommendation are required for admission.
Note that the quantitative criteria indicated above does not replace a qualitative review of your application. These criteria are provided for information purposes only. Eligibility for a study program does not guarantee an offer of admission. Information on this page may change without notice.
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2023-2024 academic year. Information updated: May 19, 2023
Canadian non-Quebec resident
*Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$2,022.23
Tuition fees:
$1,440.45
Other fees:
$581.78
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2023-2024 academic year. Information updated: May 19, 2023
International student
*Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$9,435.98
Tuition fees:
$8,854.20
Other fees:
$581.78
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
Good news! You may be able to lower this amount!
As an international student, you have access to exemption scholarships granted by UdeM throughout your university program. Note that for ungraduated programs, you must be enrolled as a full-time student for two sessions and reside in Quebec in the case of exclusively online study programs. Find out more
These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2023-2024 academic year. Information updated: May 19, 2023
Francophone student from France or Belgium
*Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$2,022.23
Tuition fees:
$1,440.45
Other fees:
$581.78
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2023-2024 academic year. Information updated: May 19, 2023
Available financial assistance
Graduate scholarships in microbiology:
A funding policy ensures a minimum income for graduate students (page in French)
Graduate and postgraduate scholarships:
Funding offered for short programs
Postgraduate scholarships:
Funding offered for doctoral programs
Funding for Mobility:
Scholarships and mobility funding programs offered to students from the Université de Montréal who wish to study abroad
Exemption scholarship for international students:
Scholarship program for exemption from additional tuition fees for international students
Future prospects
Pursue postdoctoral research in clinical or basic sciences or become a leader in research in an industry setting.
Program structure
(3-500-1-0)
The doctorate program consists of 90 credits.
It also includes additional courses depending on candidates’ needs. Students are required to take seminar courses throughout the program.
Research must be done as a residency at Université de Montréal, at a research laboratory of an affiliated institute or hospital approved by the Advisory Board of the Faculty of Medicine, or at a laboratory of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
Studies in this program are governed by the educational regulations of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and the following provisions:
1. Admission requirements To be admitted as a regular student in the PhD (Microbiology and Immunology) program, candidates must:
Meet the general admission requirements (section XI) of the “Règlement pédagogique de la Faculté des études supérieures et postdoctorales” (educational regulations of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies).
Have an MSc (Microbiology and Immunology) or show proof of equivalent education.
Have obtained a grade-point average at the graduate level of at least 3.3 out of 4.3 or the equivalent.
Demonstrate good knowledge of French (learn more).
Have satisfactory knowledge of English and show proof of proficiency before being accepted into the second year of the program.
Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of any other language deemed necessary for their research.
Additional documents required for admission:
Official transcripts and two letters of recommendation are required for admission.
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to find a research director prior to submitting their application.