Microbiology and Immunology (Thesis) (M.Sc.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)
Degree: Master of Science
Program credit weight: 45
Thesis Courses (33 credits)
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| MIMM 697 | Master's Research 1. | 11 |
Master's Research 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Independent work under the direction of a supervisor on a research problem in the student's designated area of research. See course page for more information |
| MIMM 698 | Master's Research 2. | 11 |
Master's Research 2. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Independent work under the direction of a supervisor on a research problem in the student's designated area of research. See course page for more information |
| MIMM 699 | Master's Research 3. | 11 |
Master's Research 3. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Independent work under the direction of a supervisor on a research problem in the student's designated area of research. See course page for more information |
Required Courses (6 credits)
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| MIMM 611 | Graduate Seminars 1. | 3 |
Graduate Seminars 1. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Presentation of a research proposal seminar, which is not held publically but presented and evaluated in the context of the first Advisory Committee meeting. Presentation of the relevant background of the research project, the hypothesis to be tested, the objectives of the research project and summary of the experimental approach that will be used. See course page for more information |
| MIMM 612 | Graduate Seminars 2. | 3 |
Graduate Seminars 2. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Presentation of a scientific seminar, which includes a summary of the relevant background of the research project, the hypothesis being tested, the student’s experimental work to date and the future objectives. See course page for more information |
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
Minimum 6 credits from:
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| MIMM 607 | Biochemical Pathology. | 3 |
Biochemical Pathology. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Immunopathogenesis of Human Disease: Lectures and seminars on immune-regulatory mechanisms (cellular/molecular), maintaining the balance between protection and pathology; pathogenesis of major infectious diseases with bacterial, viral and parasitic involvement (e.g. tuberculosis, AIDS, malaria) and classical immune disorders (e.g. asthma). See course page for more information |
| MIMM 616 | Reading and Conference 1. | 3 |
Reading and Conference 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Student presentations, taken from current literature, are concerned with aspects of a central topic. Presentations are designed to be informal and to generate student discussions. Topic will change from term to term. See course page for more information |
| MIMM 617 | Reading and Conference 2. 1 | 3 |
Reading and Conference 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Student presentations, taken from current literature, are concerned with aspects of a central topic. Presentations are designed to be informal and to generate student discussions. Topic will change from term to term. See course page for more information |
| MIMM 619 | Reading and Conference 4. 1 | 3 |
Reading and Conference 4. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Student presentations, taken from current literature, are concerned with aspects of a central topic. Presentations are designed to be informal and to generate student discussions. Topic will change from term to term. See course page for more information |
| NEUR 502 | Basic and Clinical Aspects of Neuroimmunology. | 3 |
Basic and Clinical Aspects of Neuroimmunology. Terms offered: Winter 2026 The role of inflammation in physiological function of the nervous system, as well as in a broad range of neurological diseases where inflammation can act as a
contributing factor to the development of pathology or promote recovery, including fundamentals of neuroimmunology to molecular/cellular aspects of
neuroinflammation underlying the pathology seen in clinical conditions. See course page for more information |
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Not offered in every academic year.
Any life sciences-related 500-level or above course (3 credits). Department approval required.
The goal of the MSc program is to prepare students for scientific careers in many areas of microbiology and immunology. Research training focuses on the major topics of research in the department: molecular biology, microbiology and microbial physiology, virology, genetics, immunology, drug design and parasitology. These research programs provide students with training in the latest experimental approaches in molecular and cellular biology applied to important problems in microbiology and immunology.
For detailed description of courses, additional program requirements and thesis preparation and submission, consult the MSc Handbook.
Click on the documents below to access the forms:
Current Topics - Scientific Seminars
Attendance Requirement:
- Each semester, all MIMM graduate students enrolled in the M.Sc., Fast-Track, and Ph.D. programs must attend ten (10) Current Topics - Scientific Seminars.
- Up to two (2) seminars may be from fields outside of life sciences, allowing students to explore topics beyond your primary area of study.
- The following seminar options can be used to count towards your scientific seminar requirements:
Seminar Options:
Students have flexibility in choosing seminars to meet your requirements. The following options are available:
- Emerging Topics in Health (EToH) Seminar Series: These seminars, organized by various units at McGill University, count toward your requirement.
- External Seminars: You may attend external seminars related to life sciences held at McGill University or its affiliated centers, including MUHC, LDI, and IRCM.
- Seminars from Recognized Academic Institutes: You can also attend seminars presented by principal investigators from recognized academic institutes outside of McGill University.
- Online Platforms (GDP approval only): We understand that physical attendance may not always be possible, so we accept seminars attended via any online platform.
- EDI/Ethics/Professional Development Workshops (GDP approval only): Attendance at Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), Ethics, or various Professional Development workshops will also count toward your seminar attendance requirement.
For seminars requiring GDP approval, please email jesse.shapiro [at] mcgill.ca, and be sure to cc grad.microimm [at] mcgill.ca.
Documenting Seminar Attendance:
- Current Topics – Scientific Seminar Attendance Form (Online Form):
- After attending each seminar, students are required to complete the online Current Topics - Scientific Seminar Attendance Form.
- Students can access the form through the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/7BUZZhHw9B.
- Students must log in using their McGill email and password.
- It is important to fill out this form promptly to ensure accurate recording of your attendance.
- If students forget to submit the form, we kindly ask that they complete it as soon as possible.
- Seminar Attendance Form (Word Document Form):
- In addition to the online form, please submit the Seminar Attendance Form by the end of each term.
- This form summarizes the seminars students attended each term and will be cross-checked with any online entries.
- Submit the completed form as a PDF via email to grad.microimm [at] mcgill.ca by the following deadlines:
- Fall 2024 Semester: Submission deadline: December 13, 2024
- Winter 2025 Semester: Submission deadline: April 11, 2025
Seminar Attendance Form
M.Sc. Advisory Committee Nomination Form