Master of Science [M.S] - Master [2 Years]
$7,125 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Medical Genetics

  • MS in Medical Genetics at The University of British Columbia is offered as a 2-year program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • The UBC Department of Medical Genetics is an inspiring and productive community of scholars of genetics and genomics; an outstanding provider of knowledge, technical expertise, and compassionate care for our patients. 
  • The Department is composed of dozens of faculty members at the forefront of their fields who use cutting-edge genetic, epigenetic, genomic, and bioinformatic methodologies to gain insight into diseases such as cancer, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative and neurological disorders, and other genetic diseases.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $7125 $7125
Total Fees $7125 $7125

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7.0 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 310 340 2
PTE Pearson Test of English 65 90 3

Academic eligibility:

  • Students require a four-year Bachelors's degree (focused on life sciences, biotechnology, etc.) from a recognized university.

Indian student requirements:

  • A four-year bachelor's degree or a master's degree.
  • The bachelor’s degree with 65% marks or 8 on a 10-point scale.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program