Parasitology
| PROGRAM INFORMATION |
| Faculty: |
Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences |
| Degree: |
Doctorate
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| Field of Study: |
Parasitology;
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| Description: |
M.Sc. and Ph.D. thesis research degrees in Parasitology, with Bioinformatics and Environment options; and non-thesis Graduate Certificate and M.Sc. (Applied) degree in Biotechnology. The Institute of Parasitology teaches and researches the phenomenon of parasitism of humans and livestock. The nutrition/parasitism interface is also examined. Current research involvement includes the biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, pharmacology, control, ecology, epidemiology, immunology, molecular biology, neurobiology, and population and molecular genetics of parasitic organisms, viruses, and cancer cells. The non-thesis programs in Biotechnology offer a course-based curriculum with practical training in laboratory courses and internships. The Institute is housed in its own building adjacent to the Macdonald Campus Library and has well-equipped laboratories. A confocal microscopy suite and a FACSAria cell sorting facility are available on site. Small and large animal facilities are present on the Macdonald campus. The Institute is affiliated with the McGill Centre for Tropical Diseases at the Montreal General Hospital. Graduates typically go on to become career research scientists, enter the biotechnology sector in research, management, or sales, or accept government positions. |
| Website: |
Parasitology at McGill University - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies |
| Thesis Based? |
Yes |
| Length: |
3 Year(s) |
| Cost per year: |
| Provincial: |
$2,422 |
| National: |
$2,422 |
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: |
72 |
| Prerequisites: |
Candidates for either the M.Sc. or the Ph.D. thesis research degree should possess a bachelor's degree in the biological or medical sciences with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2/4.0 (second class – upper division). High grades are expected in courses considered by the academic unit to be preparatory to the graduate program. Previous experience in parasitology is not essential.
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| Test Scores: |
- TOEFL (CBT) [min. 233] or TOEFL (iBT) [min. 90] or TOEFL (PBT) [min. 577]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: |
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| Application Deadline: |
June 30, 2013 |
Program Last Updated: Jul 3, 2012
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