Overview
About this Program
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.
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
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Human Medicine Genetics View 64 other Masters in Genetics in CanadaAcademic requirements
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
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
Tuition Fee
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International
9330 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9330 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
4252 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4252 CAD per year during 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.