Master of Science [M.S] - Master [2 Years]
$10,951 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Medical Genetics

The Department of Medical Genetics offers the program in both Masters and PhD degrees. MSc in Medical Genetics is 2 years, an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis. Students are required to complete a minimum of 6 in graded graduate-level coursework and a thesis. The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years. The research areas of the program are:

  • Cancer
  • Chromosome Structure
  • Developmental Defects
  • Gene Discovery
  • Metal Transport
  • Mitochondria
  • Ocular Disorders

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $9331 $9331
Other Fees $1620 $1620
Total Fees $10951 $10951

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 61 90 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 310 340 2

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have a four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant field from a recognized university.
  • Students having a background in biology, or cell biology, or genetics, or biochemistry are eligible to apply.
  • A grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last 2 years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary study is required.
  • If English is not the student's first language then they must provide proof of English competency.

Indian Student Eligibility: 

  • Students require an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution with 60% First Class Standing/Division.
  • Students may also hold a bachelor's degree of 4 years.
  • The GPA required by Indian students is 7.90 in 10 points.