Why Microbiology & Immunology at UBC?

•The majority of our labs are located in the Life Sciences Centre – Internationally recognized Life Sciences Institute

•Our faculty is internationally recognized for contributions in microbiology, molecular biology and immunology

•Research areas include molecular and applied microbiology, biotechnology, cell and developmental biology, molecular biology, molecular genetics, molecular immunology, microbial pathogenicity and virology

•You will have the opportunity to experience the most up-to-date molecular approaches to the study of problems in microbiology and immunology

•Minimum yearly stipend of $21,000 for all graduate students

•Funding opportunities from NSERC, CIHR, MSFHR, TURNER endowment, and others

•Additional student funding opportunities through UBC Graduate Support Initiative (GSI) Awards

•International Partial Tuition rebate for all International students

•Teaching Assistantship opportunities

•Dedicated Graduate Advisory committee to help students cope with academic and non-academic matters

•Fun and socially interactive department!