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: Bachelor’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.: $ 5635 per year
- Course-based M.Sc.: $ 5570 per year
- International students:
- Thesis-based M.Sc. and Ph.D.: $ 9250 per year
- Course-based M.Sc.: $ 10260 per year
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Funding
For full-time graduate students:
- M.Sc.
- Minimum support: $ 20500 per year
- Ph.D.
- Minimum support: $ 20500 per year
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