Master of Science (M.Sc.) Genetic Counselling (Non-Thesis) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By McGill University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

14,890 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Jan, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

GeneticsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Genetics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Genetic Counselling (Non-Thesis) offered by the Department of Human Genetics in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a course-based program that emphasizes career-focused and rewarding learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in information synthesis, data analysis, and communication to pursue professional opportunities (or potentially continue their studies).

Keywords: genetic counselling, medical genetics, patient-education, genomic medicine, psychology, ethics, healthcare, consent, informed decision-making.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Genetics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Genetic Counselling (Non-Thesis) offered by the Department of Human Genetics in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a course-based program that emphasizes career-focused and rewarding learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in information synthesis, data analysis, and communication to pursue professional opportunities (or potentially continue their studies).

Keywords: genetic counselling, medical genetics, patient-education, genomic medicine, psychology, ethics, healthcare, consent, informed decision-making.

Admission Requirements

3+
7+
100+
M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling
Prerequisites:
  • Bachelor's or medical degree – minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two full-time academic years;
  • Recent (within the past five years) university-level courses in molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, advanced genetics (preferably human), statistics, and a minimum of two courses in psychology;
  • Some experience (either paid or volunteer) working with adults in a counselling or advisory capacity, ideally in a crisis setting.
For detailed information, visit the Genetic Counselling Program website.

01 Jan 2025
1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
1,483 CAD
International
14,890 CAD

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