- Western’s Graduate Program in Microbiology and Immunology offers research-intensive, thesis-based graduate training at the Master's level.
- They possess world class facilities and a motivating training environment, with high profile research programs overseen by internationally distinguished faculty members.
- The Graduate Program of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology revolves around two major fields of scientific endeavour:
- These fields involve studies on bacteria, virus, parasites, cancer cells, and immune cells with an emphasis on molecular biology, biochemistry, and pathogenesis.
- Students can take the one-year program or the two-year program.
- The two-year program is intended for students who are interested in a research career or who are interested in acquiring research skills.
i) The molecular and cellular biology of microorganisms, and
ii) The molecular and cellular biology of the immune system.