Memorial University of Newfoundland Human Genetics

Contacts

Website: http://www.med.mun.ca/graduate/pages/genetics.htm
Tel: (709) 777-6367
Admissions email: raudas@mun.ca

Admission Requirements

General

• The Human Genetics program is part of the department of Medicine so the admission procedures and criteria are the same as the Medicine program.
• This program allows the student to understand human genetics including both theory & practical applications of human disease.
• Student must take an advanced undergraduate course in genetics, a min of 2 graduate courses & a thesis-based research.
• Apply online at http://www.mun.ca/sgs/
• Encouraged to make contact such as email with a potential supervisor before or at the time of sending in a full application.
  • Supervisor has to provide student with supervision, space, equipment & research funds.

Academic Requirements

• Candidates may submit an online application or submit a completed application forms to the School of Graduate Studies Office
• A B.Sc degree showing at least 75% over the last 2 years of full time study.
  • Have completed a statistics undergraduate course.
  • From an institution recognized by the Senate.
• Should obtain knowledge of the proposed field of study.
• High degree of English literacy is needed too.

Financial Requirements

• Fees pay at the time of registration.

See this link for details: http://www.med.mun.ca/graduate/pages/fees.htm

• Should register for funding such as Dean’s fellowship. If awarded, student will get $18,000/year. http://www.med.mun.ca/graduate/pages/fellowships.htm
• Other ways of receiving external financial support are scholarships, research funding, & industry-sponsored funds.

Documents

• 1 official transcript sent directly from the issuing school.
  • Certification of degree completion if not included in transcript.
  • English translations of all supporting documentation.
• Official test scores directly from testing centers if required.
• 3 letters of recommendation
  • Appraisals have to be an academic reference & at least 1 is a professional reference.
• Foreign students need work permit & health insurance.
• Social insurance card needed
• $40 Application fee

Other

• Area of research: cancer genetics, genetic epidemiology, gene mapping, medical genetics, birth defects, & population genetics.
• Admission is decided by the school of Graduate studies on the recommendation from the Chair of Administrative committee.

Deadlines

• May 31st:deadline for Fall enrollment of full time students.
• July 31st: deadline for Fall enrollment of part time students.
• October 31st: deadline for Winter enrollment of full time students.
• November 30th: deadline for Winter enrollment of part time students.

Financial Requirements

• Fees pay at the time of registration.

See this link for details: http://www.med.mun.ca/graduate/pages/fees.htm

• Should register for funding such as Dean’s fellowship. If awarded, student will get $18,000/year. http://www.med.mun.ca/graduate/pages/fellowships.htm
• Other ways of receiving external financial support are scholarships, research funding, & industry-sponsored funds.
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