Overview

The Microbiology program of University of Guelph is lab-intensive, allowing students to develop hands-on skills that will be beneficial in future scientific careers. Fourth-year students can take research project courses, where they will work in the laboratory of a professor to learn cutting-edge techniques applied to exciting areas in microbiology, such as the human gut microbiome, bacterial antibiotic resistance, virology and host immunity against pathogens.

Students in the co-op program gain valuable work experience while earning their degree. Previous co-op employers include pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, agri-food and supply companies, and government and academic labs.

Why Microbiology?

The impact and importance of microbiology has never been more apparent than it is today. The field has application in a variety of fields, including medicine and human health; the environment and climate change; and agriculture, food and biotechnology. Learn from award-winning faculty making groundbreaking discoveries in antimicrobial resistance, microbiome health, neurodegenerative diseases, food security and sustainability, and genetic engineering, among many other research strengths.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microbiology

Methods in Microbial Culture and Physiology

Mycology

Immunology

World of Viruses

Microbial Diversity and Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Microbiology View 21 other Bachelors in Microbiology in Canada

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in their home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

39692 CAD / year

≈ 39692 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

9177 CAD / year

≈ 9177 CAD / year

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Local: $7819

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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Why Microbiology?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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