University of Alberta Medical Genetics

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

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Deadlines 2012-2013

• Admission is done on a rolling basis
  • Preferably, submission of application materials at least three months before anticipated matriculation
  • 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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Tuition 2012-2013

• Minimum stipend for 2012/2013 is $20,500 per annum
• $3,937 per year for Canadian applicants program fee
• $6,395.82 for Foreign applicant program fee.
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