Master of Science in Medical Sciences (Medical Genetics)

Program Description

The general description for the MSc program is as presented for all MSc programs in Medical Sciences (see The Degree of MSc ).

Students are required to complete a minimum of 6 units in graded graduate-level coursework, and a thesis.

Required Courses

MDGEN 601 - Selected Topics in Medical Genetics OR
MDGEN 605 - Directed Reading in Medical Genetics
MDGEN 602 - Special Topics in Medical Genetics
For students in the (MatCH) specialized umbrella scholarship program, course substitutions will be allowed with permission of graduate coordinator.
Students in the Maternal and Child Health (MatCH) scholarship program are also admitted to the Graduate Embedded Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Research. See Medical Sciences for the program requirements and the MatCH website for more information on the program.

Thesis

Registration in 900-level THES

Seminar

Students must present their research in progress at a seminar to the Department in the second year and fourth year (if applicable) of their graduate program.

Residence Requirement

The MSc program has a minimum residence requirement of one and a half academic years (where an academic year is defined as the eight-month period from September through April) of full-time on-campus registration.

Length of Program

The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.