Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology

The Microbiology and Immunology programme includes the study of bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites as well as the immune system. Students can investigate the ecology, evolution and environments of microorganisms, the diseases they cause, the microbiome and its influence on the immune system and our health, immunity and disease. We are seeking solutions to the problem of antibiotic resistance, using microbial engineering in industrial processing and environmental remediation, determining how our immune system can best protect us against infection and cancer, using this information to design new immunotherapies and treatments for inflammation and auto-immune diseases. Our research spans population and systems biology and ecology, organism behavior and function, as well as cell interactions and molecular mechanisms. Our graduates are extensively trained in analytical thinking, creative innovation, and effective communication. Degrees in our programme accelerate students in a wide variety of careers in industry, academia, not-for-profit organisations, and the business world.

For an application to be competitive, a score in the 148 range in Quantitative section and 4 in the Analytical section is recommended. GRE must have been taken within the past two years from date of application. GRE scores are to be sent directly to the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
Referees will be asked to discuss your: academic preparation, originality, skills at research, intellectual capacity and general ability. Appropriate referees: Academic (Faculty research supervisors, University professors, science industry employers. Applicants completing an online application for admittance to Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies are asked to submit a referees job title, currant employee and email address. An automatic email will be sent to your referee with your request for a reference. Please contact your referees well before submitting an application to confirm their ability to provide you with a strong reference. References with only free email accounts such as Hotmail, Gmail, or Yahoo do not work within the online application.
Language tests must be less than two year and have an overall score of
TOEFL 100 minimum 25 points in each category.
IELTS: Overall score requirement 7.0 minimum score in each category is 6.5