BSc (Honours) Genetics at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Genetics is the science of heredity and heredity deals with the mechanisms of inheritance. The Genetics program represents three main areas: classical genetics, population genetics and molecular genetics. Students will study advances in medicine, agricultural techniques, the heritability of traits, genetically modified organisms, genetic counselling and gene therapy.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time, co-op option | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Faculty of Science offers multiple programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics. The Genetics degrees are offered jointly by the departments of Biological Sciences and Microbiology. Students who complete an undergraduate degree in Genetics and are looking for graduate level training can explore opportunities in many areas, including Biological Sciences and Microbiology.

Career pathways

An undergraduate degree in Genetics opens the door to a number of careers, including: Medical research in gene therapy, Genetic counselling, Cancer research, Public health, Agriculture, Basic research, Anthropology Legal consultant, policy, patent law, or technology transfer

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Application information

Entry requirements

Manitoba high school direct entry to the Faculty of Science: minimum average of 80% over English 40S, Applied or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, one of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or Physics 40S, and one academic 40S course, with no less than 60% in each course. To declare the BSc Major or Honours in Genetics, you first must be accepted into the Faculty of Science.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall term (classes begin 9 September 2026), Winter term (classes begin 7 January 2027); Direct Entry application deadlines are also published for Summer 2026 and Summer 2027 entry.

Direct Entry deadlines for Fall 2026: Music January 15, 2026; Diploma in Agriculture March 1, 2026 (international) and May 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); University 1 May 1, 2026 (international) and August 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); all other Direct Entry programs March 1, 2026. Early application deadline for Fall 2026 was December 1, 2025.

Direct Entry deadlines for Winter 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science October 1, 2026; University 1 international applicants October 1, 2026; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents December 1, 2026. Summer 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science February 1, 2027; University 1 international February 1, 2027; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents April 1, 2027.

Undergraduate application fee: $100 for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees; $130 for international students; non-refundable. Pay online by Visa or MasterCard, or through Convera or PayMyTuition (5 to 10 business days to process). Apply through the UM undergraduate application portal at apply.umanitoba.ca. Deadlines vary by program and both the application and fee must be received by the deadline. A non-refundable $2,000 CAD tuition deposit is required from students needing a Provincial Attestation Letter.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.umanitoba.ca/apply

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