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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


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.