Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Genetics (Thesis) 12 months Postgraduate Program By McGill University |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

10,159 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Oct, 2025Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Genetics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Human Genetics (Thesis) offered by the Department of Human Genetics in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes comprehensive and engaging learning opportunities. The...
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Program overview

Main Subject

Genetics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Human Genetics (Thesis) offered by the Department of Human Genetics in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes comprehensive and engaging learning opportunities. The...
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Admission Requirements

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To be considered for admission to the MSc or PhD Thesis Programs in Human Genetics, applicants must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a biological sciences program from a recognized university with a minimum of:
  • 6 credits in cellular and molecular biology or biochemistry;
  • 3 credits in math or statistics and;
  • 3 credits in genetics.
Applicants must also have a minimum cGPA of 3.20 out of a possible 4.0. This means that grades will be converted from the scale used at the sending institution to that used by the Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies Office of McGill.
Applicants must include a CV and a Personal Statement in their online application.
Applications without secured supervisor and funding will be deemed incomplete. 
All graduates from non-Canadian universities are strongly advised to take the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Exam and, in addition, may find it useful to take the specialized GRE in Biology, although the Department of Human Genetics does not require GRE Scores.

01 Oct 2025
1 Year
Jan
May

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

1,483 CAD
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International Students

10,159 CAD
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