Supervisors
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Please note: additional supervisors may be available. Contact the program for more information.
This doctoral program provides state-of-the-art training in immunological research. Students gain in-depth understanding of the functions and interactions of all components of the immune system, including infections such as cryptococcus neoformans, pseudomonas aeruginosa, lyme disease and malaria, and diseases such as diabetes. Students participate in the Immunology Research Group (IRF). This group reflects the diversity and interdisciplinarity of the field, connecting students in the program with members from science and clinical departments throughout the Cumming School of Medicine and other University of Calgary departments. The IRG's core themes are development and physiology of cells of the immune system, and immunological mechanisms in disease and the inflammatory process.
Pharmaceutical industry – researcher, project manager; academia, including post-doctoral research; government, clinical microbiology, consulting, public health.
A PhD in immunology is usually considered a final degree; many graduates pursue post-doctoral research.
Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
Four years full-time; six years maximum
A supervisor is required, and must agree to oversee the student's research before the student applies for admission
See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance.
Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree.
Please note: additional supervisors may be available. Contact the program for more information.
A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
An MSc or equivalent, and at least one undergraduate course in immunology, from a recognized institution.
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C.V. and Confirmation of Funding from the proposed supervisor
Two
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An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
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If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
HSC 347C, Health Sciences Centre
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Health Sciences Centre
Foothills Campus, University of Calgary
Calgary, ABT2N 4N1
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