University of Alberta Medical Genetics

Location

Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
2J2.00 WC Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre
8440 112 St. NW
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6G 2R7

Contacts

Website: http://www.medgen.ualberta.ca/
Phone:

• Graduate Program Administrator: (780) 492-0874
• General Admission Inquiries: (780) 492-9456

E-mail: mggradpr@ualberta.ca

Program Information

Curriculum

• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
  • 2-3 years in length
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • 3-6 years in length

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Admissions Requirements

Note: Applicants are recommended to directly contact an individual researcher from the Department to learn more about the available projects.

Course and Degree Requirements

• M.Sc.
  • Degree: Bachelor’s degree (preference to those with a background in Biological Sciences)
• Ph.D.
  • Degree: Master's degree (preference to those with a background in Biological Sciences)

GPA

• Minimum grade: 3.2 out of 4.0
• GPA calculated based on the most recent 2 years of coursework (or last 60 course credits)

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GRE

• GRE is not required

Supporting Documents

• Application fee: $100
• Online application
• English Language Proficiency Test (where applicable):
  • TOEFL (Paper based: Overall 600+, Internet based: Overall 100+ with 20+ in each section)
  • PTE Academic (minimum 70% overall)
  • MELAB (minimum 91% overall)
  • CAEL (minimum 70 overall and 70 in each subject)
• Applicants may be required to submit their official transcripts and degree certificates from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Letters of recommendation
• CV
• Statement of Interest form

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Timeline/Deadlines

• Applications to the graduate programs are considered at regular intervals throughout the year
• The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research does not have any deadlines for Canadian or USA students. However, new deadlines may be established by the department.
• Deadlines for international admissions:
  • September Entry: July 1
  • January Entry: November 1
  • May Entry: March 1
  • July Entry: May 1

Note: Students are recommended to submit the materials required for admission at least 3 months before the expected starting date of their program. International students should submit their documents at least 6 months before the starting date of their program.
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Tuition 2018-2019

Approximations:

• Canadian students:
  • Thesis-based M.Sc. and Ph.D.: $ 5,635 per year
  • Course-based M.Sc.: $ 5,570 per year
• International students:
  • Thesis-based M.Sc. and Ph.D.: $ 9,250 per year
  • Course-based M.Sc.: $ 10,260 per year

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Funding

For full-time graduate students:

• M.Sc.
  • Minimum support: $ 20,500 per year
• Ph.D.
  • Minimum support: $ 20,500 per year

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