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Master of Science [M.S] [Medical Genetics] From University of Alberta

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Master of Science [M.S] (Medical Genetics)

2 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Biology,

Genetics,

Medicine

8,874/Yr

8,874 /Yr

Offered By:

The Department of Medical Genetics offers the program in both Masters and PhD degrees. MSc in Medical Genetics is 2 years, an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis. Students are required to complete a minimum of 6 in graded graduate-level coursework and a thesis. The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years. The research areas of the program are:

Cancer
Chromosome Structure
Developmental Defects
Gene Discovery
Metal Transport
Mitochondria
Ocular Disorders

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	8874

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	10800
Food	2700
Health Insurance	970
Books and supply	1200
Total Cost	15670

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
2021	12441

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have a four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant field from a recognized university.
Students having a background in biology, or cell biology, or genetics, or biochemistry are eligible to apply.
A grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last 2 years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary study is required.
If English is not the student's first language then they must provide proof of English competency.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students require an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution with 60% First Class Standing/Division.
Students may also hold a bachelor's degree of 4 years.
The GPA required by Indian students is 7.90 in 10 points.

Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

61 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

310 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

3.2 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Required Document List

Following are the required Documents:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE, etc.

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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
UAlberta Master's Entrance Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES)	Scholarship per student 8,312/Yr$8,312	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Ontario Graduate Fellowship	Scholarship per student 8,459/Yr$8,459	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Aga khan Foundation Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
QS Scholarship for Academic Excellence	Scholarship per student 10,000/Yr$10,000	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per student 1,000/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details