Genetic Counselling

University of Manitoba

Canada, Winnipeg

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University of Manitoba

Canada , Winnipeg

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 100

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Jan-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 12,342 / term

Next Intake 9-Jan-2023

Genetic Counselling

About

Program details

The Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences offer a two-year program of study leading to a Genetic Counselling (MSc).

Expected duration: 2 years

Tuition and fees: two years tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees). Students are expected to complete the genetic counselling program requirements by June of the second year.

In addition to the minimum course requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section, students must:

Complete 30 credit hours of coursework
Submit an acceptable thesis and pass an oral examination
Meet the essential skills and abilities for admission, promotion and graduation from the genetic counselling program listed in the bona fide academic requirements (PDF).

At the end of the program, our graduates will be eligible to undergo certification with the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) and the Canadian Board of Genetic Counselling (CBGC).

Clinical education details

The Shared Health Genetics and Metabolism Program is the major site for all rotations.

Our students have an exceptional and diverse experience, providing consultations for patients from diverse cultural backgrounds living in urban, rural, and remote regions.

Students commence their early exposure in the first semester to appreciate clinic flow and counselling styles. Rotation options include prenatal, medical genetics, cancer, metabolics/newborn screening, cardiac, multi-disciplinary and subspecialty clinics, and laboratories. Students also arrange an external summer elective between first and second year.

Research details

The Genetic Counselling (MSc) program is thesis-based. Our centralized program provides the network to design projects that are interdisciplinary and/or provincial initiatives.

Summary of thesis milestones (PDF)

Sample course offerings

BGEN 7142: Clinical Genetics 1
BGEN 7090: Principles and Practice of Human Genetics
BGEN 7144: Clinical Genetics 2
BGEN 7130: Genetic Epidemiology of Human Populations
BGEN 7160: Theory and Practice of Genetic Counselling
BGEN 7040: Seminars in Human Genetics
BGEN 7000: Research Seminar
BGEN 7270: Introduction to Genetic Counselling Clinical Rotation
BGEN 7280: Advanced Genetic Counselling Clinical Rotation
Courses in the Applied Counselling Program
Research Elective

For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.

The Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics offers a two-year Genetic Counselling (MSc) program in collaboration with the Shared Health Program of Genetics and Metabolism. This program has full accreditation status through the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counselling (ACGC).

Disciplines

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For entrance into the Master's program:

Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;
A minimum grade of 70% in individual courses or B equivalent in the last two years of study, where a typical grade is:

UM Scale	Jordanian Scale
A+	90-100% (Excellent)
A	80-89% (Very good)
B+	75-79% (Good)
B	70-74% (Good)
C+	65-69% (Acceptable)
C	60-64% (Acceptable)
D	50-59% (Poor)
F	0-49% (Failure)

For entrance into the PhD program:

Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Master’s degree from a recognized institution.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 12,342

Application Fee

CAD 100

How to Apply

The application is split into different sections and asks you for your personal information, post- secondary education, a list of recommenders and more.

If you've already gathered required materials, the online application will take about 30 minutes to complete. For your security, you will be logged out after 30 minutes of inactivity. Make sure to save your progress before leaving your application. You can save and return to your application at any time using the login ID and password that you chose.

Education history

If you attended a college that is associated with a university, you should list the university in the education history. For example, if you attended Jawahar Engineering College, which is affiliated with Anna University, you should list Anna University in your education history.

Making changes to your application

If you haven’t submitted your application yet, you can change your email address by going to your Biographical Data page and selecting the "Change Email" link found under the Email Address section. If you have already submitted your application, go to your Student Portal, select your application, select application overview, scroll to the bottom and select "Change Email Address."

Once you submit your application, you are no longer able to make changes. If you have made an error on your application, please email graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca with your correction(s). Please include your name as it appears on your application and your applicant ID with your request.

Submit your recommender information

All letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to the university by the recommenders. You must formally request recommendations within the online application.

After you enter your recommender’s name and email on the online application, they must complete the recommendation using our online system. We will not accept or upload paper copies of recommendation letters. Please be aware that helping or submitting the recommendation letter on behalf of your recommender is considered fraud and will result in an unsuccessful application.

The referee process is a confidential process. All letters of recommendations are provided to the University of Manitoba in the strictest of confidence and will not be shared with the applicant. Participating in the drafting of your recommendation letter is discouraged. Helping write or submitting the recommendation letter on behalf of your recommender is considered fraud and will result in an unsuccessful application.