Master of Science [M.S] (Genetic Counselling)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #46 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023
₹16.6 L/Yr
CA$27,010 /Yr
Offered By: Faculty of Medicine, McGill University
- The M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling program provides the academic foundation and clinical training required for the contemporary practice of genetic counseling.
- Genetic counselors investigate the problem present in the family, analyze inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence. Some counselors also work in administrative and academic capacities, and many engage in research activities.
- The curriculum includes a variety of required courses in human genetics and other departments, and 40 weeks of supervised clinical training spread over four semesters.
- Upon completion of the M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling program, students will demonstrate competence in, or satisfactory knowledge of principles of human genetics, including cytogenetics, biochemical, molecular, and population genetics; methods of interviewing and counseling, and the dynamics of human behavior in relation to genetic disease; and social, legal, and ethical issues in genetics. Enrolment will be limited to four students.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Fall Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | ₹1658414 (CAD 27010) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Health Insurance | ₹73619 (CAD 1199) |
Total Cost | ₹73619 (CAD 1199) |
- The Graduate Funding Unit of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies provides processing services for many sources of support for Canadian and non-Canadian students, both new to McGill and continuing.
- Entrance Fellowships are awarded on the basis of the application for admission, upon nomination by academic units.
- Fellowships, assistantships, and stipends are used to make funding packages for graduate students.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants should be graduates of a university of recognized reputation and hold a bachelor's degree of recognized reputation.
- The candidate is required to pass, with a grade of B- or better, all those courses that have been designated by the department as forming a part of the program, including additional requirements.
- The applicant must present evidence of academic achievement: a minimum standing equivalent to a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 or a CGPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 for the last two full-time academic years.
- All candidates for a research degree must present a thesis based on their own research. The total number of credits allotted to the thesis in any master's program must not be less than 24.
- Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results are required. A GRE Subject Test is encouraged.
Indian Eligibility:
- Candidates should hold a B.A., or equivalent in a discipline relevant to the proposed field of study. from institutions with a NAAC rating of “A”.
- The university degree, described above, must have been completed with a minimum GPA required is 3.3/4.0 or the equivalent, i.e., 75%, is required, though successful applicants typically have CGPAs that exceed this minimum, according to the grading scale on the transcript.
Scores Required
6.5 / 9
Avg. Score in
IELTS
86 / 120
Avg. Score in
TOEFL
65 / 90
Avg. Score in
PTE
3.2 / 4
Minimum gpa
GPA
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results are required. A GRE Subject Test is encouraged.
Required Document List
Following Documents are required to attend this program:
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
- Resume/CV
- Academic Documents
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Sandhya and Swati Sharma MBA Leadership Award | Scholarship per student₹ 4.8 L/Yr$7,823 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
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Aga khan Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Saryu Doshi Graduate Fellowships in Liberal Arts & Sciences | Scholarship per student₹ 2.5 L/Yr$4,078 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 1.2 L/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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