Develop your critical thinking skills and knowledge in research
Establish yourself as an independent researcher in virology and immunology. In this doctorate program, you will produce an original research project, present your research findings at scientific conferences, and publish them in peer-reviewed journals. You must be able to develop an original research hypothesis and explain the methods used to experimentally validate it. You have the required technical skills for a career in research and excellent critical thinking skills to interpret your results. After completing the program and your subsequent postdoctoral training, you will be positioned to compete for research grants.
Basic or clinical research program in a wide range of virology and immunology areas
Practice-oriented training
Internationally renowned faculty members and research teams
Collaborative, multidisciplinary, and fertile learning environment
Advantages of studying virology and immunology at UdeM A 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 teaching laboratory in the country with its state-of-the art 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:
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Additional documents to provide
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.
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.
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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 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
Canadian non-Quebec resident
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$2,117.74
Tuition fees:
$1,483.65
Other fees:
$634.09
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 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
International student
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$9,753.94
Tuition fees:
$9,119.85
Other fees:
$634.09
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 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
Francophone student from France or Belgium
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$2,117.74
Tuition fees:
$1,483.65
Other fees:
$634.09
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 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
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
Exemption scholarship for international students:
Scholarship program for exemption from additional tuition fees for international students
Funding for Mobility:
Scholarships and mobility funding programs offered to students from the Université de Montréal who wish to study abroad
Future prospects
Your research skills and abilities will secure you a position in academia, industry or a clinical setting.
Program structure
(3-503-1-1)
The doctorate program consists of 90 credits.
Students are required to take seminar courses throughout the program. The program also includes courses depending on candidates’ needs. Research must be done as a residency at the Faculty of Medicine of 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.
LEGEND CR :
credit
Segment 70
All credits in this doctorate program are mandatory. Out of the 90 credits, 87 are for research and a thesis.
Block 70A
Mandatory – 3 credits
MCB 70521 and MCB 70522 are equivalent to MCB 7052. MCB 70531 and MCB 70532 are equivalent to MCB 7053.
Course
Title
CR
MCB 7001
Directed Readings in Microbiology
1
MCB 70521
Research Seminar 2.1
0
MCB 70522
Research Seminar 2.2
1
Course
Title
CR
MCB 70531
Research Seminar 3.1
0
MCB 70532
Research Seminar 3.2
1
Block 70B Research and thesis
Mandatory – 87 credits
Course
Title
CR
VIR 7000
PhD Comprehensive Examination
0
Course
Title
CR
VIR 7904
Thesis
87
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