Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Microbiology and Immunology

The Ph.D. degree is now required for many scientific positions that lead to higher levels of responsibility. Our program aims to produce scientists capable of solving basic biological and health-related problems who will be competitive for leadership positions in universities, government laboratories and the private sector.

For detailed description of courses, additional program requirements and thesis preparation and submission,Ìýconsult:

• The Ph.D. HandbookÌýis for students entering the Ph.D. program withÌýa M.Sc. degree.
• The Ph.D. Handbook - Switch isÌýfor students whoÌýinternally transferÌýfrom the MIMM M.Sc. program to the Ph.D. program

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Ph.D. Forms & Guidelines

Click on the documents below to access the forms:

• Seminar Attendance Form
• MIMM 713 Seminar Evaluation Form
• Ph.D. Thesis Information Presentation Session
• Comprehensive Exam Pre-Report
• Comprehensive Exam Guidelines for students entering the Ph.D. program with an M.Sc.
• Comprehensive Exam Guidelines for students internally transferring from a M.Sc. to Ph.D.
• MIMM Letter of Understanding (LOU)
• MIMM TransferÌýSeminar Committee Evaluation Form
• MIMM Comprehensive Exam Committee Nomination Form
• Ph.D. Advisory Committee Nomination Form
• Ph.D. Advisory Committee Meeting Report Form
• Ph.D. Advisory Committee Guidelines for Members
• Letter Template to Contact an Oral Defence Committee Member

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Current Topics - Scientific Seminars

Attendance Requirement:

• Each semester, all MIMM graduate students enrolled in the M.Sc., Fast-Track, and Ph.D. programs must attend ten (10) Current Topics - Scientific Seminars.
• Up to two (2) seminars may be from fields outside of life sciences, allowing students to explore topics beyond your primary area of study.
• The following seminar options can be used to count towards your scientific seminar requirements:

Seminar Options:

Students have flexibility in choosing seminars to meet your requirements. The following options are available:

• Emerging Topics in Health (EToH) Seminar Series: These seminars, organized by various units at Â鶹AV, count toward your requirement.
• External Seminars: You may attend external seminars related to life sciences held at Â鶹AV or its affiliated centers, including MUHC, LDI, and IRCM.
• Seminars from Recognized Academic Institutes: You can also attend seminars presented by principal investigators from recognized academic institutes outside of Â鶹AV.
• Online Platforms (GDP approval only): We understand that physical attendance may not always be possible, so we accept seminars attended via any online platform.
• EDI/Ethics/Professional Development Workshops (GDP approval only): Attendance at Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), Ethics, or various Professional Development workshops will also count toward your seminar attendance requirement.

For seminars requiring GDP approval, please email jesse.shapiro [at] mcgill.ca, and be sure to cc grad.microimm [at] mcgill.ca.

Documenting Seminar Attendance:

1. Current Topics – Scientific Seminar Attendance Form (Online Form):

• After attending each seminar, students are required to complete the online Current Topics - Scientific Seminar Attendance Form.
• Students can access the form through the following link: .
• Students must log in using their Â鶹AV email and password.
• It is important to fill out this form promptly to ensure accurate recording of your attendance.
• If students forget to submit the form, we kindly ask that they complete it as soon as possible.

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2. Seminar Attendance Form (Word Document Form):

• In addition to the online form, please submit the Seminar Attendance Form by the end of each term.
• This form summarizes the seminars students attended each term and will be cross-checked with any online entries.
• Submit the completed form as a PDF via email to grad.microimm [at] mcgill.ca by the following deadlines:
• Fall 2024 Semester: Submission deadline: December 13, 2024
• Winter 2025 Semester: Submission deadline: April 11, 2025

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