Molecular Genetics: Medical Genomics MHSc

The professional Master of Health Science (MHSc) program in Medical Genomics is a fast‐paced, content‐dense degree program delivered over five continuous sessions. This program will provide medical trainees, clinicians, research scientists, and laboratory professionals with the theory and practical knowledge necessary to incorporate the generation, analysis, and interpretation of genomics data into research and medical practice. Preferred applicants have relevant research and/or clinical experience and can demonstrate an immediate and substantive use of this degree in professional practice.

MHSc Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Molecular Genetics' additional admission requirements stated below.

  • An appropriate BSc degree with high academic standing from a recognized university, with a B+ average or better. Applicants would normally possess an undergraduate degree displaying competence in genetics, molecular biology, or related fields.

    or

    An appropriate MD degree with high academic standing from a recognized university, with a B+ average or better.

  • Applicants will complete an application package including:

    • all previous university transcripts

    • a transcript summary form for either the clinical or laboratory stream

    • curriculum vitae (CV)

    • statement of interest (one to two pages maximum), including how this program will have an impact on future career path

    • three letters of reference from professional, academic, or other qualified referees.

  • Interview (15 minutes).

Completion Requirements

Students must complete a total of 9.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • MMG3001Y Advanced Human Genetics (Fall and Winter)

    • MMG3002Y Biological Statistics (Fall)

    • MMG3003Y Genomics Methodologies (Winter and Summer).

  • Year 2:

    • MMG3004Y Communication of Genetic Information (Fall)

    • MMG3005Y Ethical and Legal Implications of Genomics (Fall)

    • MMG3007Y Clinical Practicum in Medical Genomics, an elective for clinical-stream students and trainees in patient-facing medical fields (Winter)
      or
      MMG3008Y Practicum in Modern Genomics, an elective for laboratory professional-stream students in clinical/research science careers (Winter).

  • Four elective modular courses from the following list (1.0 FCE):

    • MMG3201H Medical Genomics Graduate Professional Development (Summer)

    • MMG3202H Next-Generation Sequencing — Data Generation Laboratory (Summer)

    • MMG3203H Next-Generation Sequencing — Data Analysis and Interpretation (Summer)

    • MMG3204H Practical Applications of Genome Interpretation (Fall)

    • MMG3205H Research Topics in Medical Genomics (Fall).

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FW)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 

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