Genetic Counselling (MSc)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Genetic Counselling (MSc) cost?

  CAD 42,078 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  2 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Genetic Counselling (MSc) program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. There are a high number of qualified applicants every year for the Genetic Counselling (MSc) program. Successful candidates demonstrate a focused interest in and understanding of genetic counselling in their applications and generally exceed minimum application requirements. To be considered for admission to the Genetic Counselling (MSc) program, you must have: A four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) that includes undergraduate courses in genetics (at least 3 credits) and psychology (at least 3 credits) Minimum 3.7 GPA or equivalent in the last 60 credit hours of university study. Practical counselling training and experience. This includes applying counselling skills and techniques to support individuals with personal, social or psychological problem and/or difficulties. Candidate may have paid or volunteer experiences with social service agencies such as planned parenthood, crisis programs or peer-to-peer counselling. In person/video/telephone experiences preferred, but text/chat accepted. In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies . Recommended courses and experiences In addition to minimum requirements, the following experiences are recommended to support a successful application: Coursework such as statistics, human embryology or developmental biology, human genetics and molecular biology Research experience such as graduate, undergraduate, work or volunteer experiences which provide exposure to the research process, study design and scientific inquiry. Exposures to the field of genetic counselling such as shadowing of live or simulated genetic counselling sessions , interviews, courses/webinars, social media/blogs/podcasts, volunteer/work, etc. Advocacy experiences such as those with advocacy/support groups, community outreach/foundations, professional organizations, etc. Tips for applicants Preparing Your CV The admissions committee relies on your CV to delve into the details of your experiences mentioned elsewhere in your application. Think of your CV as an opportunity to present a comprehensive profile of your experiences thus far. While there isn't a prescribed template or format, there are resources available, such as the CV resource from UM Career Services , to guide you in crafting effective demonstration statements. Counselling Experiences Reserve the "counselling experiences" section for activities that meet the criteria of practicing counselling skills. Shadowing or volunteering with genetic counsellors doesn't qualify unless you're actively engaged in counselling. However, ensure all experiences are documented in your CV. References When soliciting references: Make sure they understand · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 61; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Exempt if the applicant holds a high school diploma or university degree from Canada or a country on UM's English Language Proficiency Test Exemption List. Conditional admission is available via the English Language Centre's Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) Level 5/AEPUCE. Source: https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/admissions/requirements · GRE/GMAT: Q: Are GRE scores required? A: No. · Application fee: CAD 130.00 (international applicant fee; domestic CAD 100.00) · Deposit: CAD 2000.00

• Is there a scholarship?

  International Excellence Entrance Scholarship: one award of CAD 25,000 and two awards of CAD 10,000 each year for international high school graduates entering first year full-time (minimum 80% course load) with a minimum 90% admission average over five senior-level courses; application deadline December 1. Source:. Further international awards View scholarship page