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Advance your career in biomedical science and make a real impact on the world with our research-intensive PhD program in Immunology. Explore a wide range of research techniques in important areas including molecular biology and genetics, biochemistry and cell biology of immune cells, and animal models of disease. Develop strong oral communication and presentation skills, and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge lab equipment in our state-of-the-art facilities.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Immunology (PhD) program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

To be considered for admission into the Immunology PhD program, you must have a master's degree or equivalent with a recommended GPA above 3.5. Relevant laboratory research experience with evidence of peer-reviewed publication is preferred, but not required.

The Department of Immunology requires a minimum TOEFL score of 88 (internet based), with a minimum of 20 points from each section of the rest.

In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

English Program Requirements

Test name: IAEP(Intensive Academic English Program)
Minimum score required : Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance) with a minimum of 65% overall

Test name: IELTS (Academic module) (International English Language Testing System)
Minimum score required : 6.5 overall

Test name: Internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL-iBT®)(Test of English as a Foreign Language)University of Manitoba institutional code: 0973*Please note if you have taken multiple tests, we will not consider your “best score” for admission. Individual tests only will be considered and must achieve the minimum requirements in each category and in overall score.
Minimum score required : For tests taken up to January 20, 2026:Overall score of 8620 in Reading20 in Writing20 in Listening20 in SpeakingFor tests taken on or after January 21, 2026:Overall score of 4.54.0 in Reading4.0 in Writing4.0 in Listening4.0 in Speaking

Test name: Pearson Test of English Academic
Minimum score required : 61 overall

Test name: Cambridge Assessment of English at the C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency level
Minimum score required : Minimum score of 180

Test name: Duolingo English Test
Minimum score required : Overall score of 120; minimum score of 100 in each of reading, writing, listening and speaking categories

Test name: IAEP(Intensive Academic English Program)
Minimum score required : Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance) with a minimum of 65% overall

Test name: IELTS (Academic module) (International English Language Testing System)
Minimum score required : 6.5 overall

Test name: Internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL-iBT®)(Test of English as a Foreign Language)University of Manitoba institutional code: 0973*Please note if you have taken multiple tests, we will not consider your “best score” for admission. Individual tests only will be considered and must achieve the minimum requirements in each category and in overall score.
Minimum score required : For tests taken up to January 20, 2026:Overall score of 8620 in Reading20 in Writing20 in Listening20 in SpeakingFor tests taken on or after January 21, 2026:Overall score of 4.54.0 in Reading4.0 in Writing4.0 in Listening4.0 in Speaking

Test name: Pearson Test of English Academic
Minimum score required : 61 overall

Test name: Cambridge Assessment of English at the C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency level
Minimum score required : Minimum score of 180

Test name: Duolingo English Test
Minimum score required : Overall score of 120; minimum score of 100 in each of reading, writing, listening and speaking categories

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

2,278 / per term