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Graduate Programs in Medical Genetics


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Department of Medical Genetics
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
839 Medical Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2H7
E-mail: mggradpr@ualberta.ca

General Information


The Department of Medical Genetics offers the MSc in Medical Sciences (Medical Genetics) degree (see Medical Sciences ) either as part of a postgraduate training program for post-MD applicants or as an independent degree program for those proceeding from a BSc. The PhD degree is granted through the Medical Sciences program (see The Degree of PhD ). Research may be carried out in a variety of medical genetics-related disciplines for which staff in the Department have active research programs. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Medical Genetics.

Academic Standing Requirements


See Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Academic Standing .

Financial Assistance


Financial assistance in the form of Graduate Research Assistant Fellowships from supervisor operating funds is normally available to students in good standing. Further information will be provided upon request. Students are encouraged to apply for studentships from external agencies. Students may also be eligible for awards from the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.

Graduate Program Requirements


Master’s Programs

Doctoral Programs

Graduate Courses


Graduate courses can be found in Course Listings under the subject heading Medical Genetics (MDGEN).

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