Memorial University of Newfoundland Human Genetics

Contacts

Website: http://www.med.mun.ca/getdoc/c81ae9c2-d4d4-4c75-ad14-38b1b5304b8f/Human-Genetics.aspx
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

• Applicants should hold a second class degree from a recognized University to be admitted into the Diploma or MSc programs or
• Applicants must hold a Masters degree from a recognized University to be admitted into the PhD
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 75% average (or equivalent) from an institution recognized by the Senate.
• Normally, students should have completed an undergraduate course in statistics.
• Applicants with backgrounds in the fields of genetics, biochemistry and biology are preferred.

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Documents

• Candidates may submit an online application or submit a completed application forms to the School of Graduate Studies Office
• $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.

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Deadlines

• Students are normally admitted to the Fall semester (September)
• Recommended deadline for receipt of applications is March 1 for fall semester entry.
• However, no set deadline for Fall, Winter, and Spring admission

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Financial Requirements

• Fees pay at the time of registration.
• Other ways of receiving external financial support are scholarships, research funding, & industry-sponsored funds. Click funding opportunity and scholarship
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