Microbiology

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Canada, Winnipeg

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University of Manitoba

Canada , Winnipeg

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 120

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Jan-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 643 / credit

Next Intake 9-Jan-2023

Microbiology

About

Program details

The Department of Microbiology offers multiple programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology.

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Expected duration: 4 years, approximately (120 credit hours) of study with a minimum degree GPA of 3.00. To enter an Honours program, you need to complete a minimum of 24 credit hours with specific course and grade requirements.

Honours programs are the most advanced, in-depth undergraduate studies offered by the Faculty of Science. The programs allow you to make the smoothest transition to graduate studies. An Honours program is regarded as professional training. Students are generally involved in research opportunities and complete a project or research course as part of the curriculum.

Students in an Honours program are eligible to apply for Co-op, which provides exposure to the industry and valuable work experience. Students normally enter the program after the second year including designated courses and grades.

To earn a Bachelor of Science Honours degree a student must successfully complete 120 credit hours or more of study with minimum grades on all courses as specified in the Academic Calendar and a minimum degree GPA of 3.00. You must complete this degree on a full-time basis.

Once you are eligible and fulfill the entrance requirements for the program, please complete the appropriate form on the Academic Advising page.

Bachelor of Science (Major)

Expected duration: 4 years, approximately (120 credit hours) of study with a minimum degree GPA of 2.00. To enter a Major program, you need to complete a minimum of 24 credit hours with specific course and grade requirements.

The Faculty of Science Major program provides students with extensive study in their chosen field while allowing for educational breadth through other subjects of interest. The Major program offers flexibility and opportunities to select electives from other disciplines at the University of Manitoba. This flexibility means that the Major program doesn't provide the same level of professional training as the Honours program.

Students in a Major program are eligible to apply for Co-op, which provides exposure to the industry and valuable work experience. Students normally enter the program after the second year including designated courses and grades.

To earn a Bachelor of Science Major degree a student must successfully complete 120 credit hours or more of study with minimum grades on all courses as specified in the Academic Calendar and a minimum degree GPA of 2.00. You can complete this program on a full-time or part-time basis.

Once you are eligible and fulfill the entrance requirements for the program, please complete the appropriate form on the Academic Advising page.

Sample course offerings

Here are some examples of the courses offered for this program:

MBIO 1010: Microbiology I
MBIO 2420: Introductory Virology
MBIO 2700: Biochemistry 1
MBIO 3010: Mechanisms of Microbial Disease
MBIO 3282: Microbial Communities
MBIO 3430: Molecular Evolution
MBIO 3600: Molecular Microbiology Techniques
MBIO 3700 Experimental Microbiology Laboratory
MBIO 4020: Immunology
MBIO 4442: Research in Systems Microbiology

For a full list of courses and descriptions of each, please visit the Academic Calendar.

Earn while you learn - Co-operative Education

The Faculty of Science Co-operative Education program is an excellent way for students to enhance their classroom learning with on-the-job experience. Available in most Major and Honours programs, Co-operative education is a form of experiential learning that integrates academic education with relevant, supervised and paid work experience. Co-op students gain valuable skills to guide them through their academic education and prepare them for future careers after graduation. Students who enrol in the Co-operative Education program will complete their four-year (approx.) Major or Honours degree in five years (approx.), allowing them to complete three or four work terms. Each work term is completed within a four-month period beginning in January, May or September.

Learn more about the Science Co-operative Education program.

The Microbiology (BSc) provides a comprehensive study of modern microbiology, ranging from environmental to medical to molecular microbiology. It is the study of life, infectious agents and biological processes at the microscopic level. This field will introduce you to a world of organisms that live among us - from those involved in food production to those that infect and give rise to disease to those that help elements cycle through the environment or live in symbiosis with other organisms, including ourselves.

Disciplines

Faculty of Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihiyah Certificate (General Secondary Education Certificate)

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 643

Application Fee

CAD 120

How to Apply

Once you've checked requirements and gathered what you need, it's time to begin your online application.

The application is split into different sections and asks you for your personal information, post-secondary education, and may ask more detailed questions related to your program of application.

If you've already gathered required materials, the online application will take about 30 minutes to complete. For your security, you will be logged out after 30 minutes of inactivity. Make sure to save your progress before leaving your application. You can save and return to your application at any time using the login ID and password that you chose.

Education history

A complete listing of your educational background from Grade 12 (or highest grade level), College and University (including the University of Manitoba) is required as part of your application. Also required is the listing of institutions attended on an exchange or letter of permission.

Avoid application fraud or misconduct

If you commit application fraud or misconduct, your University of Manitoba acceptance and registration may be withdrawn and you may be disqualified from consideration, not only in the year of application, but also in all subsequent sessions. If discovered in a subsequent session it may result in dismissal from the university.

Application fraud or misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Failure to declare attendance at another post-secondary institution
Presenting falsified academic documentation or causing or encouraging another person to falsify records through translation or data changes
Presenting falsified personal documentation, e.g. using a false name, date of birth, country of origin, etc.
Presenting falsified or fictitious reference documentation
Cheating on or having another person write a standardized entry exam such as TOEFL, IELTS, MCAT, LSAT or DAT
Presenting another person's standardized test score as one's own to falsify a test result
Failure to report suspensions from another post-secondary institution
Paying for an application fee with a fraudulent credit card

Making changes to your application after submission

Once you've submitted your application, you can make changes to your email address, mailing address, and release of information under the "Application Summary" tab in your application portal.

If you've made an error in your application, please contact your admissions team. You can find their contact information in either the admission requirement PDF for your program or in the "Questions" tab under "Contact Us" in your application portal.