Overview

The PhD Medical Genetics degree at University of Alberta is granted through the Medical Sciences program (see The Degree of PhD).

Features

Research may be carried out in a variety of medical genetics-related disciplines for which staff in the Department have active research programs.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Selected Topics in Medical Genetics

Directed Reading in Medical Genetics

Special Topics in Medical Genetics

Medical Genetics

Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Deadlines vary depending on your program of interest; some are as early as 12 months before the program begins.

Language

English

PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Genetics View 9 other PhDs in Genetics in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Department’s minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.2 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.

The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

Tuition Fee

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International

8874 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8874 CAD per year during 72 months.
National

4732 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4732 CAD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Medical Genetics.

Available Scholarships

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