Overview

At Genetic Counselling from University of Manitoba excellent and dedicated faculty members work closely with graduate students, genetic counselling trainees, post-doctoral fellows, residents in genetics, and clinical geneticists to advance our understanding of complex and diverse biological processes.

Students at Genetic Counselling from University of Manitoba will:

contribute significantly in providing health care services to individuals and families affected with genetic and metabolic disorders.

increase experiential learning opportunities

put theory into practice while deepening their learning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Presenting complaints and history

Differential diagnoses and investigations

Genetic counselling issues

Psychosocial issues

Diagnostic testing issues
Genetic Epidemiology of Human Populations

Principles and Practice of Human Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-11 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Genetics View 24 other Masters in Genetics in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four-year Bachelor's degree that should include undergraduate courses in principles of genetics, cell biology, human genetics, and molecular biology

At least one course in psychology

Minimum 3.7 GPA (on a 4.5 scale) or equivalent in the most recent 60 credit hours of university study

Written Statement of Purpose (no more than 2 pages outlining relevant experience and reason for pursuing Genetic Counselling)

Curriculum Vitae

Registration in the Genetic Admission Counseling Match

Letters of Recommendation: 3

Submit your transcripts (unofficial copies)

English language proficiency

Pay the application fee

Tuition Fee

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International

26060 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13030 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

18778 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9389 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Winnipeg

1056 - 1650 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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