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**Preferably, submission of application materials at least three months before anticipated matriculation  
 
**Preferably, submission of application materials at least three months before anticipated matriculation  
 
*International student deadlines:
 
*International student deadlines:
**Fall 2010 – April 1st, 2010
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**Fall 2009 – April 1st, 2009
 
**Winter 2010 – August 1st 2009
 
**Winter 2010 – August 1st 2009
 
For more information, click [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/grad_policy.php here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/grad_policy.php here]

Revision as of 01:52, 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

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

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Supporting Documents

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

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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

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

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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

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