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PhD of Applied Microbiology

University of Saskatchewan

  • Saskatoon, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

The doctorate in Applied Microbiology at USask is a research doctorate covering using microbes in bioproducts, biotechnology, pest control and pharmaceuticals.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced subject knowledge in Applied Microbiology
  • evaluate relevant research and communicate evidence-based academic findings. Study areas identified in the course outline include using microbes in bioproducts
  • biotechnology
  • pest control and pharmaceuticals.

Career outcomes

  • Potential pathways include laboratory support
  • research assistance and further science study. Careers and professional eligibility depend on individual qualifications and local requirements.

Curriculum

  • Doctoral programme in Applied Microbiology of about 4 years built around original research and a dissertation under faculty supervision. The department's research and study areas include using microbes in bioproducts
  • biotechnology
  • pest control and pharmaceuticals.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with a cumulative weighted average of at least 70%
  • plus demonstrated ability for independent research
  • supervisor approval is required in many programs
  • English proficiency if English is not the first language
  • Grade/entry criteria: Cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the Master's degree.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline; demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study and research; supervisor approval required in many programmes

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 63
  • Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic References
  • English Language Proficiency Evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
  2. qualifications
  3. applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$7,345 CAD
Application fee$145 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSaskatoon
Faculty or schoolCollege of Agriculture and Bioresources
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteGraduate research awards and departmental scholarships are competitive and subject to degree, academic record, availability and supervisor or department selection; funding is not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.