MSc Genetic Counselling at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics offers a two-year Genetic Counselling (MSc) program in collaboration with the Shared Health Program of Genetics and Metabolism. This program has full accreditation status through the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counselling (ACGC).

Faculty: Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Genetic Counselling (MSc) program accepts three students for Fall entry only. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences offer a two-year program of study leading to a Genetic Counselling (MSc). The program is the first in Canada to offer a Genetic Counselling Entrance Scholarship through a designated match track, to support students who have self-identified as a marginalized identity in the genetic counselling profession.

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Application information

Entry requirements

There are a high number of qualified applicants every year for the Genetic Counselling (MSc) program. Successful candidates demonstrate a focused interest in and understanding of genetic counselling in their applications and generally exceed minimum application requirements. To be considered for admission to the Genetic Counselling (MSc) program, you must have: A four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) that includes undergraduate courses in genetics (at least 3 credits) and psychology (at least 3 credits) Minimum 3.7 GPA or equivalent in the last 60 credit hours of university study. Practical counselling training and experience.

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

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

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