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Revision as of 12:12, 18 November 2012
Contacts
Website: http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/index.php
Phone: (780) 492-0874
Admissions e-mail: mggradpr@ualberta.ca
Program Information
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Thesis based program
- 2-3 years
- PhD
- 5-6 years
- Transfer from M.Sc. possible after first year of studies
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Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a recognized academic institution
- Preference given to students with a background in science, especially biological sciences
- 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)
- Usually undergraduate grade point average equivalent to 3.2 (on a 4 point system) during the last 10 full course equivalents.
- 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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Supporting Documents
- Brief statement indicating their interest in Medical Genetics and preferred area of research.
- Letter of reference (Appraisal form)
- Curriculum Vitae
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Other Requirements
- Applicants with degrees in non-English languages may need to demonstrate English language proficiency
- TOEFL:
- Internet based test: 100 (at least 20 in each component)
- Paper based test: 600
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5 (at least 5 on each band)
- CAEL: minimum score of 60 (at least 60 on each subset)
- MELAB: minimum score of 85
- TOEFL:
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Deadlines 2012-2013
- Admission is done on a rolling basis for Canadians
- Preferably, submission of application materials at least three months before anticipated matriculation
- International student deadlines:
- Fall 2009 – April 1st, 2009
- Winter 2010 – August 1st 2009
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Tuition 2012-2013
- Minimum stipend for 2012/2013 is $20,500 per annum
- $3,937 per year for Canadian applicants
- $8,000 for Foreign applicants.
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