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Human Genetics (Thesis): Bioethics (M.Sc.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The M.Sc. in Human Genetics; Bioethics is a graduate thesis program that focuses on the fundamental questions about life and the interventions by healthcare in research, policy, and practice. The program promotes modern research methodologies, and the knowledge and techniques needed to apply a bioethical analysis to the base discipline of human genetics.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences  |  Department: Human Genetics  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

The 45-credit programme comprises thesis courses (30 credits), required courses (12 credits) and complementary courses (3 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

M.D. degree, professional training in a health science, or a bachelor's degree in the sciences, social sciences, law, philosophy or religious studies; other applicants considered individually. Enrolment in the Master's Specialization in Bioethics is limited to 12 students.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply

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