Microbiology and Immunology Bachelor of Science (BSc) Faculty of Medicine Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Why choose Microbiology and Immunology at Dal?

Dalhousie's Microbiology and Immunology programs will help you understand the disease-causing potential of bacteria and viruses, and the responses of the immune system.

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria and parasites, and the roles they play in our lives. Immunology is the study of how the body protects itself from microbes that cause infectious disease and tumours. This includes the study of immune disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), multiple sclerosis (MS), and asthma.

In either program, you'll learn with instructors who are experts and active researchers in infectious diseases, cancer biology, inflammation, and host-pathogen interactions.

Program details

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Program Options

Major/Double Major (4 years)
Honours/Combined Honours (4 years)
Co-op Major/Double Major (4.5 years)
Co-op Honours/Combined Honours (4.5 years)

If you wish to pursue a degree in Microbiology and Immunolgy, you must contact an academic advisor.

Prerequisites

Required high school courses:

English
Pre-Calculus or Calculus
3 additional university preparatory classes

Recommended high school courses:

Biology
Chemistry
Physics

See Admissions requirements for more information.

Program Dates

June 8, registration begins for new high school students
September 5, classes begin, fall term
December 5, exams begin
See other important dates.

Class Size

First- to third-year classes range from 50 to 150 students.
Fourth-year classes are typically 10 to 15 students.

Tuition Fees

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Residence & Housing

Whether you're applying to one of our residence halls or you’re looking for help with an off-campus apartment search, Dalhousie’s Residence and Housing Services can help.

Housing options

Meal plans
Dorm-style, traditional residences
Apartment-style, non-traditional
Off-campus housing

Application Deadline

March 15: deadline for scholarship consideration for fall semester
April 1: for international applicants
June 1: for Canadian and American applicants
August 15: Dalhousie students returning to the same program or visiting students
See the full list of application deadlines for all programs here

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