Genetic Counselling (Taught) Postgraduate Programme By University of British Columbia |TopUniversities
Tuitionfee

84,782 CADTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Based in the heart of Vancouver at Children's and Women's Health Centre of British Columbia, the tertiary care provider for clinical medical genetics services, UBC's Genetic Counselling Program is one of only five programs in Canada, and the largest. The program balances strong academic grounding and direct clinical experiences with independent research, preparing graduates for the dynamic field of genetic counselling. Program curriculum and learning opportunities are constantly evolving to equip students with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed and adapt to advances in the field of genomic medicine. Students have the opportunity to gain a specialized skillset and work toward a genetic counselling degree with diverse clinical placements including prenatal, pediatrics, oncology, cardiology, neurology and psychiatric genetics.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Based in the heart of Vancouver at Children's and Women's Health Centre of British Columbia, the tertiary care provider for clinical medical genetics services, UBC's Genetic Counselling Program is one of only five programs in Canada, and the largest. The program balances strong academic grounding and direct clinical experiences with independent research, preparing graduates for the dynamic field of genetic counselling. Program curriculum and learning opportunities are constantly evolving to equip students with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed and adapt to advances in the field of genomic medicine. Students have the opportunity to gain a specialized skillset and work toward a genetic counselling degree with diverse clinical placements including prenatal, pediatrics, oncology, cardiology, neurology and psychiatric genetics.

Admission Requirements

7+
103+
3+

This program contains a practicum component for which a criminal record check is required.

Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
80,754 CAD
International
84,782 CAD

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