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Website: http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/index.php<br>
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Tel: (780) 492-0874<br>
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Admissions e-mail: mggradpr@ualberta.ca<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' mggradpr@ualberta.ca
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==Program Information==
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*Master of Science (M.Sc.)
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**Thesis based program
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**2-3 years
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*PhD
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** 5-6 years
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**Transfer from M.Sc. possible after first year of studies
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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==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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===General===
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===Course and Degree Requirements===
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*Apply online at http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/downloadForms.html
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*Baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a recognized academic institution
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*MSc or PhD in medical science.
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**Preference given to students with a background in science, especially biological sciences
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*Minimum cGPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale within the two most recent years of full-time studies
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For more information, click [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/grad_policy.php here]
  
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===Academic Requirements===
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====Supporting Documents====
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*Minimum GPA of 3.2.
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*Letter of reference (Appraisal form)
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*Four year bachelor’s degree in science (preference is given to those with a degree in the Biological Sciences).
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*Curriculum Vitae
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*Statement of Interest
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===Financial Requirements===
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For more information, click [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/downloadForms.php here]
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*The faculty is required to provide a stipend for all students for at least 2 years (minimum of $17,850 per year).
 
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*Tuition fees are around $4,000 per year.
 
  
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===Documents===
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====Other Requirements====
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*Official transcript
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*Applicants with degrees in non-English languages may need to demonstrate English language proficiency
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*Statement describing goals and research interests relating to medical genetics (form is available from the link given above)
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**TOEFL:
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*Three recommendation letters
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***Internet based test: 100 (at least 20 in each component)
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*All application forms are given on the website.
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***Paper based test: 600
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**International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5 (at least 5 on each band)
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**CAEL: minimum score of 60 (at least 60 on each subset)
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**MELAB: minimum score of 85
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For more information, click [http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/depts/medgen.pdf here]
  
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===Other===
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==Deadlines 2009-2010==
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*Supervisors are chosen after acceptance into the departmental program.<br.
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*Admission is done on a rolling basis for Canadians
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*Students are admitted only if a faculty member agrees to act as a supervisor.
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**Preferably, submission of application materials at least three months before anticipated matriculation
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*International student deadlines:
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**Fall 2010 – April 1st, 2010
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**Winter 2010 – August 1st 2009
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For more information, click [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/grad_policy.php here]
  
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==Deadlines==
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
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*Applications are considered at any time but it is recommended to submit all forms of the application by the end of February.
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*Canadian citizens and permanent residents - $4600 per year
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*International students - $8200 per year
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*Additional budget of $1500 for thesis preparation costs
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*CIHR funding available for graduate students, but not guaranteed
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**Canadian / Permanent Resident - $20000 per year
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**International Student - $20000
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For more information, click [http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/depts/medgen.pdf here]
  
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[[Category:University of Alberta|Medical]]
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[[Category:University of Alberta|Genetics]]
 
[[Category:Genetics|Alberta]]
 
[[Category:Genetics|Alberta]]

Revision as of 01:39, 6 April 2010


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

For more information, click here


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 cGPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale within the two most recent years of full-time studies

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Letter of reference (Appraisal form)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Interest

For more information, click here

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

For more information, click here

Deadlines 2009-2010

  • 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 2010 – April 1st, 2010
    • Winter 2010 – August 1st 2009

For more information, click here

Tuition 2009-2010

  • Canadian citizens and permanent residents - $4600 per year
  • International students - $8200 per year
  • Additional budget of $1500 for thesis preparation costs
  • CIHR funding available for graduate students, but not guaranteed
    • Canadian / Permanent Resident - $20000 per year
    • International Student - $20000

For more information, click here

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