The majority of graduate programs are NOT impacted by recent government announcements about tuition increases.
PhD students from the rest of Canada will continue to pay Quebec fees.
International PhD fees will see the same 3% increase as Quebec fees.
Program Description
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 program's objective is to equip students with skills in critical thinking, literature synthesis, and scientific communication to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.
The program may also be taken with the Bioethics option is an interdisciplinary academic program that emphasizes both the conceptual and the practical aspects of bioethics.
Keywords: Genomics, epigenetics, bioinformatics, computational biology, precision medicine, genetic engineering, immunology, evolution, epidemiology, embryology, developmental, biochemical, behavioural, modeling human diseases, therapies, cancer, neurogenetics, health policy, health inequalities, law, bioethics.
Unique Program Features
- Most of the Department's Faculty members are located in affiliated teaching hospitals, reflecting the medically learned knowledge at the core of human genetic studies;
- Departmental research interests include cancer genetics, cytogenetics, reproductive biology, neurogenetics, genomic and genetic basis of human diseases;
- Many of Faculty members hold cross-appointments in various McGill departments within the Faculties of Science and Medicine which enables numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration. This includes the departments of Biochemistry, Biology, Cardiology, Medicine, Microbiology, Immunology, Neurology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Psychiatry;
- Faculty members conduct research in labs part of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, the McGill Life Sciences Complex, the McGill University & Genome Quebec Innovation Centre, the Biomedical Ethics Unit, and the Centre for Genomics and Policy.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
MSc in Human Genetics website
Department Contact
Graduate Program dept.humangenetics [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MSc%20in%20Human%20Genetics) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Winter
Summer
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 15 | March 31 |
| WINTER | February 15 | August 1 | October 1 |
| SUMMER | May 15 | October 1 | March 15 |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.