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| | Genetic Counselling (M.Sc.) | | |
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| School | McGill University - Faculty of Medicine | | |
| Location | Montréal, QC, Canada | | |
| School Type | Medical School | | |
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| Degree | Master | | |
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| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 70% to 74% | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | Applicants should be graduates of a university of recognized reputation and hold a Bachelor's degree or an MD. The applicants must present evidence of high academic achievement: a standing equivalent to a CGPA of 3.0 (70%-74%) out of a possible 4.0, or 3.2 over the last two years of full time study. High grades are expected in courses considered by the Department to be preparatory to the MSc program. The Program requires recent (5 years or less) university level courses in basic biology, basic genetics, molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, advanced genetics, and statistics and a minimum of two psychology courses. It should be appreciated that an applicant may need to pass any of a number of courses that are prerequisite or corequisite for courses in the MSc program. | | |
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| Description | The MSc in Genetic Counselling Program provides the academic foundation and clinical training required for the contemporary practice of genetic counselling. Genetic counsellors are health professionals who provide information and support to families who have members with birth defects or genetic disorders and to families who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions. Genetic counsellors investigate the problem present in the family, analyze inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence and review available options with the family. Some counsellors also work in administrative and academic capacities, and many engage in research activities. | | |
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