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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Website:''' http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/index.php<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.medgen.ualberta.ca/ <br>
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'''Phone:''' (780) 492-0874<br>
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'''Phone:''' (780) 492-0874 <br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' mggradpr@ualberta.ca
 
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*Master of Science (M.Sc.)  
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====Curriculum====
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**Thesis based program
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*Master’s (MSc)
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**2-3 years
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**2-3 years in length
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*PhD  
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*Doctorate (PhD)
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** 5-6 years
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**3-6 years in length
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**Transfer from M.Sc. possible after first year of studies
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For more information on the program, click [http://www.medgen.ualberta.ca/AboutUs.aspx here]
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For more information, click [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/grad_policy.php here]
 
  
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==Admissions Requirements==
  
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==Admission Requirements==
 
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a recognized academic institution
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*Master’s
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**Preference given to students with a background in science, especially biological sciences
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**Degree: Bachelor’s degree (preference to those with a background in biological science)
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*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)
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*Doctorate
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**Usually undergraduate grade point average equivalent to 3.2 (on a 4 point system) during the last 10 full course equivalents.
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**Degree: Bachelor’s degree (preference to those with a background in biological science)
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*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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For more information, click [http://www.medgen.ualberta.ca/ProspectiveStudents/AdmissionsandPolicies.aspx here]
  
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For more information, click [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/grad_policy.php here]
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====GPA====
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*Minimum grade/GPA: 3.2
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*GPA calculated based on most recent 2 years of coursework (or last 60 course credits)
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For more information, click [http://www.medgen.ualberta.ca/ProspectiveStudents/AdmissionsandPolicies.aspx here]
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====GRE====
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*GRE is not required
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Brief statement indicating their interest in Medical Genetics and preferred area of research.
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*$100 application fee
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*Letter of reference (Appraisal form)
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*Online application
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*Curriculum Vitae
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*Final official transcripts and degree certificates from all post-secondary institutions attended
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For more information, click [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/downloadForms.php here]
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*3 letters of recommendation
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*CV form
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*Statement of Interest form
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*Proof of proficiency in English
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For more information, click [http://www.medgen.ualberta.ca/ProspectiveStudents/HowToApply.aspx here]
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
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*Applications to the graduate program are considered at regular intervals throughout the year
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For more information, click [http://www.medgen.ualberta.ca/ProspectiveStudents/AdmissionsandPolicies.aspx here]
  
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====Other Requirements====
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
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*Applicants with degrees in non-English languages may need to demonstrate English language proficiency
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*In-province/domestic students: $ 5,313.25
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**TOEFL:
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students: $ 8,220.02
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***Internet based test: 100 (at least 20 in each component)
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For more information, click [http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/regfees/fees/FallWinter201314.aspx here] <br>
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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.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/grad_policy.php here]  
 
  
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==Deadlines 2012-2013==
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==Funding==
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*Admission is done on a rolling basis
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*Master’s
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**Preferably, submission of application materials at least three months before anticipated matriculation
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*Minimum support: $20,500 per year
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**Applications from foreign students may take longer to process so should be submitted well at least 6 months before the anticipated start of the graduate program.  
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*Doctorate
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*Minimum support: $20,500 per year
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For more information, click [http://www.medgen.ualberta.ca/ProspectiveStudents/FinancialInformation.aspx here] <br>
  
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For more information, click [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/grad_policy.php here]
 
  
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==Tuition 2012-2013==
 
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*Minimum stipend for 2012/2013 is $20,500 per annum
 
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*$3,937 per year for Canadian applicants program fee
 
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*$6,395.82 for Foreign applicant program fee.
 
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*For more information, click [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/grad_policy.php#financial here] and [http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/awardsfunding.aspx scholarships and funding] and [http://www.medicalgenetics.med.ualberta.ca/grad/Financial.php here]
 
  
 
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Revision as of 17:00, 9 March 2014


Contacts

Website: http://www.medgen.ualberta.ca/
Phone: (780) 492-0874

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Master’s (MSc)
    • 2-3 years in length
  • Doctorate (PhD)
    • 3-6 years in length

For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Master’s
    • Degree: Bachelor’s degree (preference to those with a background in biological science)
  • Doctorate
    • Degree: Bachelor’s degree (preference to those with a background in biological science)


For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum grade/GPA: 3.2
  • GPA calculated based on most recent 2 years of coursework (or last 60 course credits)

For more information, click here

GRE

  • GRE is not required

Supporting Documents

  • $100 application fee
  • Online application
  • Final official transcripts and degree certificates from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • CV form
  • Statement of Interest form
  • Proof of proficiency in English

For more information, click here

Timeline 2013-2014

  • Applications to the graduate program are considered at regular intervals throughout the year

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • In-province/domestic students: $ 5,313.25
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students: $ 8,220.02

For more information, click here

Funding

  • Master’s
  • Minimum support: $20,500 per year
  • Doctorate
  • Minimum support: $20,500 per year

For more information, click here

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