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==Location==
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Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry <br>
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2J2.00 WC Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre <br>
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8440 112 St. NW <br>
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Edmonton, Alberta <br>
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Canada T6G 2R7
  
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Website:''' http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/index.php<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.medgen.ualberta.ca/ <br>
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'''Phone:''' (780) 492-0874<br>
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'''Phone:''' <br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' mggradpr@ualberta.ca
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*Graduate Program Administrator: (780) 492-0874
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*General Admission Inquiries: (780) 492-9456
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'''E-mail:''' mggradpr@ualberta.ca
  
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*Master of Science (M.Sc.)  
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====Curriculum====
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**Thesis based program
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*Master of Science (M.Sc.)
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**2-3 years
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**2-3 years in length
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*PhD
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*Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
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** 5-6 years
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**3-6 years in length
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**Transfer from M.Sc. possible after first year of studies
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For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/medical-genetics/about here]
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For more information, click [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/grad_policy.php here]
 
  
  
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==Admission Requirements==
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==Admissions Requirements==
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Note: Applicants are recommended to directly contact an individual researcher from the Department to learn more about the available projects.
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a recognized academic institution
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*M.Sc.
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**Preference given to students with a background in science, especially biological sciences
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**Degree: Bachelor’s degree (preference to those with a background in Biological Sciences)
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*Minimum undergraduate grade point average equivalent to 3 (on a 4 point system with the highest grade = 4) during the last 10 full course equivalents (30 course weights)  
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*Ph.D.
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**Usually undergraduate grade point average equivalent to 3.2 (on a 4 point system) during the last 10 full course equivalents.  
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**Degree: Master's degree (preference to those with a background in Biological Sciences)
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*Prospective applicants are encouraged to correspond directly with a faculty member, but applicants must first be accepted into the Departmental program before finalizing supervisory arrangements. A student will be recommended for admission into the program only if a suitable faculty member of the department is prepared to act as the student's supervisor.
 
  
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For more information, click [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/grad_policy.php here]
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====GPA====
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*Minimum grade: 3.2 out of 4.0
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*GPA calculated based on the most recent 2 years of coursework (or last 60 course credits)
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For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/medical-genetics/prospective-students/admissions here]
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====GRE====
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*GRE is not required
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Brief statement indicating their interest in Medical Genetics and preferred area of research.
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*Application fee: $100
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*Letter of reference (Appraisal form)
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*Online application
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*Curriculum Vitae
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*English Language Proficiency Test (where applicable):
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For more information, click [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/downloadForms.php here]
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**TOEFL (Paper based: Overall 600+, Internet based: Overall 100+ with 20+ in each section)
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**PTE Academic (minimum 70% overall)
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**MELAB (minimum 91% overall)
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**CAEL (minimum 70 overall and 70 in each subject)
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*Applicants may be required to submit their official transcripts and degree certificates from all post-secondary institutions attended
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*Letters of recommendation
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*CV
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*Statement of Interest form
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For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/medical-genetics/prospective-students/admissions here] and [https://www.ualberta.ca/graduate-studies/prospective-students/apply-for-admission here]
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==Timeline/Deadlines==
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*Applications to the graduate programs are considered at regular intervals throughout the year
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*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.
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*Deadlines for international admissions:
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**September Entry: July 1
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**January Entry: November 1
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**May Entry: March 1
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**July Entry: May 1
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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.<br>
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For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/graduate-studies/about/graduate-program-manual/section-5-admissions/5-5-admission-deadlines here]
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====Other Requirements====
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*Applicants with degrees in non-English languages may need to demonstrate English language proficiency
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Approximations:
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**TOEFL:
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*Canadian students:
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***Internet based test: 100 (at least 20 in each component)
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**Thesis-based M.Sc. and Ph.D.: $ 5,635 per year
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***Paper based test: 600
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**Course-based M.Sc.: $ 5,570 per year
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**International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5 (at least 5 on each band)
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*International students:
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**CAEL: minimum score of 60 (at least 60 on each subset)
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**Thesis-based M.Sc. and Ph.D.: $ 9,250 per year
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**MELAB: minimum score of 85
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**Course-based M.Sc.: $ 10,260 per year
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For more information, click [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/grad_policy.php here]  
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For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/graduate-studies/prospective-students/tuition-and-cost-of-living-estimate here] <br>
  
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==Deadlines 2012-2013==
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==Funding==
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*Admission is done on a rolling basis
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For full-time graduate students:
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**Preferably, submission of application materials at least three months before anticipated matriculation
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*M.Sc.
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**Applications from foreign students may take longer to process so should be submitted well at least 6 months before the anticipated start of the graduate program.
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**Minimum support: $ 20,500 per year
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*Ph.D.
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**Minimum support: $ 20,500 per year
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For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/medical-genetics/prospective-students/financials here] <br>
  
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For more information, click [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/grad_policy.php here]
 
  
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==Tuition 2012-2013==
 
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*Minimum stipend for 2012/2013 is $20,500 per annum
 
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*$3,937 per year for Canadian applicants program fee
 
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*$6,395.82 for Foreign applicant program fee.
 
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*For more information, click [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/grad_policy.php#financial here] and [http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/awardsfunding.aspx scholarships and funding] and [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/Financial.php here]
 
  
 
[[Category:University of Alberta|Genetics]]
 
[[Category:University of Alberta|Genetics]]
 
[[Category:Genetics|Alberta]]
 
[[Category:Genetics|Alberta]]

Latest revision as of 20:50, 11 November 2018


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

For more information, click here


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)

For more information, click here

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

For more information, click here and here


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.
For more information, click here


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

For more information, click here

Funding

For full-time graduate students:

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

For more information, click here

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