Overview

A minimal amount of Human Genetics coursework at McGill University is required, but specific course choices are flexible and vary according to the student's previous training and current research interest.

Most of the faculty members of the Human Genetics Department are located in McGill teaching hospitals, reflecting the medically learned knowledge at the core of human genetic studies.

Faculty members have a wide variety of research interests, which embrace:

cancer genetics;

cytogenetics;

reproductive biology;

neurogenetics;

genomic and genetic basis of human diseases.

Key facts

The Graduate Training Committee requires that students who have been accepted into the M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Human Genetics research graduate program have a guaranteed minimum stipend of $15,000, plus the full amount of tuition and fees.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemical Genetics
Genetics of Development
Animal Models of Human Diseases
Cancer Genetics
Molecular Pathology
Gene Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montréal, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

Students who have a CGPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 or above (as converted by the McGill GPS guidelines) and who submit online application and documents by March 31 (Fall), or Sept. 10 (Winter) will automatically be considered eligible for assistance.

English requirements

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86

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application and application fee

Transcripts

Letters of recommendation

Personal statement

Writing sample/portfolio

A research supervisor

Study permits/student visas

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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

20726 CAD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9446 CAD / year

≈ 9446 CAD / year

Additional Details

Quebec Residents: 1,513.35CAD

Living costs

Montréal

Canada

1074 - 1759 CAD / month

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Overview

A minimal amount of Human Genetics coursework at McGill University is required, but specific course choices are flexible and vary according to the student's previous training and current research interest.

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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English requirements

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