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    CanadaCanada , Montreal

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    CAD 129 

    Credit point

    48 Points

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines30-Aug-2023
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    Duration 2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 11,648  / year
    Next Intake 30-Aug-2023

    Genetic Counselling

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    Offered by: Human Genetics     Degree: Master of Science

    Program Requirements

    Required Courses (48 credits)

    • HGEN 600D1 Genetic Counselling Practicum (3 credits)

      Offered by: Human Genetics (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Human Genetics : Designed for students enrolled in the M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling. Students will be taught how to take family histories, read pedigrees and the basic skills required for interviewing patients. Discussions with example cases. Attendance at Genetics Rounds is compulsory.

      Terms: Fall 2022

      Instructors: El Helou, Janine; Baret, Laurence; Reichman, Lara; Bercovitch Sadinsky, Michaela (Fall)

      • Students must register for both HGEN 600D1 and HGEN 600D2

      • No credit will be given for this course unless both HGEN 600D1 and HGEN 600D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms

      • HGEN 600D1 and HGEN 600D2 together are equivalent to HGEN 600

    • HGEN 600D2 Genetic Counselling Practicum (3 credits)

      Offered by: Human Genetics (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Human Genetics : See HGEN 600D1 for course description.

      Terms: Winter 2023

      Instructors: Bercovitch Sadinsky, Michaela; Baret, Laurence; Reichman, Lara; El Helou, Janine (Winter)

      • Prerequisite: HGEN 600D1

      • No credit will be given for this course unless both HGEN 600D1 and HGEN 600D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms

      • HGEN 600D1 and HGEN 600D2 together are equivalent to HGEN 600

    • HGEN 601 Genetic Counselling Principles (3 credits)

      Offered by: Human Genetics (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Human Genetics : Theoretical foundations for the contemporary practice of genetic counselling and the role of the genetic counsellor in the health care delivery system. Topics include counselling theory and psychosocial counselling techniques, the clinical genetics evaluation and case management, and professional ethics, conduct and development.

      Terms: Fall 2022

      Instructors: Fitzpatrick, Jennifer (Fall)

      • Restriction: Restricted to students in the M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling Program.

    • HGEN 610D1 Genetic Counselling: Independent Studies (3 credits)

      Offered by: Human Genetics (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Human Genetics : Students enrolled in the M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling will become involved in an Independent Studies Project with a staff member. Students will also be responsible for specific assigned readings.

      Terms: Fall 2022

      Instructors: Fitzpatrick, Jennifer; Baret, Laurence; Reichman, Lara (Fall)

      • Students must register for both HGEN 610D1 and HGEN 610D2

      • No credit will be given for this course unless both HGEN 610D1 and HGEN 610D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms

      • HGEN 610D1 and HGEN 610D2 together are equivalent to HGEN 610

    • HGEN 610D2 Genetic Counselling: Independent Studies (3 credits)

      Offered by: Human Genetics (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Human Genetics : See HGEN 610D1 for course description.

      Terms: Winter 2023

      Instructors: Fitzpatrick, Jennifer; Baret, Laurence; Reichman, Lara (Winter)

      • Prerequisite: HGEN 610D1

      • No credit will be given for this course unless both HGEN 610D1 and HGEN 610D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms

      • HGEN 610D1 and HGEN 610D2 together are equivalent to HGEN 610

    • HGEN 617 Principles of Medical Genetics (3 credits)

      Offered by: Human Genetics (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Human Genetics : This course will provide students with an overview of the fundamental principles of medical genetics. Topics will include gene structure and function, inheritance patterns, molecular genetics, population genetics, genetic epidemiology, prenatal diagnosis, developmental genetics and birth defects, cancer, pharmacogenomics, treatment, and ethical and public policy issues.

      Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023

      Instructors: Fitzpatrick, Jennifer (Winter)

    • HGEN 620 Introductory Field Work Rotations 1 (3 credits)

      Offered by: Human Genetics (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Human Genetics : Students are required to spend a minimum of 600 hours in field work. They will rotate through the various laboratories (cytogenetics, biochemical/molecular genetics) and clinical settings (prenatal diagnosis, screening, medical genetics) at the Montreal Children's Hospital.

      Terms: Fall 2022

      Instructors: Fitzpatrick, Jennifer (Fall)

      • Restrictionn(s): Open only to students in the M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling; Non-Thesis program.

    • HGEN 621 Introductory Field Work Rotations 2 (6 credits)

      Offered by: Human Genetics (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Human Genetics : Students are required to spend a minimum of 600 hours in field work. They will rotate through the various laboratories (cytogenetics, biochemical/molecular genetics) and clinical settings (prenatal diagnosis, screening, medical genetics) at the Montreal Children's Hospital.

      Terms: Winter 2023

      Instructors: Fitzpatrick, Jennifer (Winter)

      • Prerequisite(s): HGEN 620

      • Restriction(s): Open only to students in the M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling; Non-Thesis program.

    • HGEN 630D1 Advanced Field Work Rotations (6 credits)

      Offered by: Human Genetics (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Human Genetics : Students are required to spend a minimum of 600 hours in advanced clinical work. Students will rotate through the Division of Medical Genetics at the Montreal Children's Hospital, in some of its disease-oriented clinics and screening programs; at the Neurogenetics Unit of the Montreal Neurological Hospital; and the Medical Genetics Divisions at the adult hospitals (Montreal General Hospital, Royal Victoria Hospital and the Sir Mortimer B. Davis-Jewish General Hospital).

      Terms: Fall 2022

      Instructors: Fitzpatrick, Jennifer (Fall)

      • Students must register for both HGEN 630D1 and HGEN 630D2

      • No credit will be given for this course unless both HGEN 630D1 and HGEN 630D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms

    • HGEN 630D2 Advanced Field Work Rotations (6 credits)

      Offered by: Human Genetics (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Human Genetics : See HGEN 630D1 for course description.

      Terms: Winter 2023

      Instructors: Fitzpatrick, Jennifer (Winter)

      • Prerequisite: HGEN 630D1

      • No credit will be given for this course unless both HGEN 630D1 and HGEN 630D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms

    • HGEN 640 Second Year Practicum 1 (3 credits)

      Offered by: Human Genetics (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Human Genetics : This course aims to further develop the practical skills required for the contemporary practice of genetic counseling. Areas of skill development will include multiculturalism, counseling issues relevant to specific patient populations, and more advanced risk assessment, psychosocial counseling techniques and problem solving.

      Terms: Fall 2022

      Instructors: Reichman, Lara; Baret, Laurence (Fall)

      • Restriction: Restricted to students in the MSc. in Genetic Counselling program.

    • HGEN 641 Second Year Practicum 2 (3 credits)

      Offered by: Human Genetics (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Human Genetics : This course aims to further develop the practical skills required for the contemporary practice of genetic counselling. Areas of skill development will include multiculturalism, counselling issues relevant to specific patient populations, and more advanced risk assessment, psychosocial counselling techniques and problem solving.

      Terms: Winter 2023

      Instructors: Baret, Laurence; Reichman, Lara (Winter)

      • Restriction: Restricted to students in the MSc. in Genetic Counselling program.

    • IPEA 503 Managing Interprofessional Conflict

      Offered by: Medicine and Health Sciences (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

      Overview

      IPEA : Reflection on sources of conflict and strategies to manage conflict. Using conflict productively for team building and innovative approaches for resolving conflict within the interprofessional health care team.

      Terms: Winter 2023

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      • Prerequisites: IPEA 500, IPEA 501, IPEA 502, or with permission from instructor.

      • Internet connection required

    • PATH 653 Reading and Conference (3 credits)

      Offered by: Pathology (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Pathology : Cytogenetics is the science and art of making and analyzing chromosome preparations. This course focuses on human chromosomes, although methodologies and principles apply broadly to other species as well. Basic facts and mysteries about chromosomes will be explained and discussed in the light of clinical examples.

      Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      • Offered in conjunction with the Department of Human Genetics.

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    Disciplines

    Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    All applicants, regardless of country of origin or educational backgrounds must meet these minimum academic requirements:

    • A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent as recognized by McGill University) in a subject closely related to the one selected for graduate work.
      • Unless otherwise noted, the Master’s program at McGill requires the completion of a four-year degree in a related area at a recognized institution. Admission to a doctoral degree requires the completion of a Master’s degree in a related area at a recognized institution.
      • The minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is 3.0 out of a possible 4.0, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies. In some departments, however, a higher CGPA is required for admission. Consult your program requirements for details.
      • Your educational credentials will be assessed for equivalency with a McGill University degree. Please consult the Degree Equivalency page for more information.
    • Proficiency in English: The primary language of instruction at McGill is English. You may make arrangements to write papers, examinations or theses in French, except in cases where knowledge of the English language is one of the objectives of the course. Prior to admission, you may need to demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency in English. For more information, visit the English Language Proficiency page.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 11,648 

    Application Fee

    CAD 129 

    How to Apply

    1. Apply online

      • For a non-refundable fee of $129.03, you can submit up to two applications in the same term to two different programs. Certain programs require additional fees.

      • Do not select both the Thesis option and the Non-Thesis option for the same program as you can make this change after submitting your application.

        If applying to Mechanical Engineering or Masters of Engineering, you must apply to both the Thesis option and the Non-Thesis option if you want to be considered for both.

      • You can stop and save your progress at any time. The application will only be processed once you have submitted.
      • Once you have submitted your application an acknowledgement will be sent to the email address you have included in your application. You will be able to track your application via the online application system
      • Submit your supporting documents online. You must upload copies of your transcripts from each university-level institution you have attended, as well as other documents stipulated by the department you have applied to. A list of the required documents will be accessible on the online application system. Additional supporting documents submitted by mail or email will not be included in your application.

    2. Submit your supporting documents

      Applicants are required to provide supporting documents with their application. You should upload all supporting documents except for official transcripts, test scores and letters of recommendation. McGill will request letters of reference on your behalf from referees you identify on the application form.

      For any additional application instructions or details about the documents being requested (i.e. Statement of Purpose, Writing Sample, Academic C.V.), please refer to the program page for the academic unit you are applying to. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the department you have applied to.

    3. Submit your test scores

      Where applicable, arrange for test scores (TOEFL, GMAT, GRE) to be sent to McGill directly from the testing agency. You must indicate the McGill University institution code: 0935

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