Human Genetics (Thesis): Bioethics (M.Sc.)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Human Genetics (Thesis): Bioethics (M.Sc.) cost?

  CAD 6,078 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• What are the entry requirements?

  McGill Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum (all applicants, regardless of country): a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent as recognized by McGill) in a subject closely related to the one selected for graduate studies; unless otherwise specified, a Master's program requires a four-year undergraduate degree in a related area, and a doctoral (PhD) program generally requires a Master's degree in a related area; minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0, or GPA 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies (some departments require more). Credentials are assessed for equivalency with a McGill degree. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply || Department admission requirements (https://coursecatalogue.mcgill.ca/en/graduate/medicine-health-sciences/biomedical-sciences/): The Department of Human Genetics provides a unified curriculum of study in genetics. Areas of specialization include: - biochemical genetics - genetics of development - animal models of human diseases - cancer genetics - molecular pathology - gene therapy - genetic dissection of complex traits - genetics of infectious and inflammatory diseases - non-mendelian genetics - bioinformatics - behavioural genetics - neurogenetics - bioethics - genomics Many of our faculty members hold cross-appointments in various departments (including Biochemistry, Biology, Cardiology, Medicine, Microbiology, Immunology, Neurology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, etc.) within the Faculties of Science and Medicine and Health Sciences. This enables numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration. The Department conducts research on all sites of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, the McGill Life Sciences Complex, the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine, the Centre for Genomics and Policy, the Lady Davis Research Institute, the Douglas Hospital Research Centre and the Goodman Cancer Institute. Tuition Assistance Packages: A certain number of tuition assistance packages will be offered to incoming out-of-province/international students for the M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Human Genetics thesis program who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Students who have a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 or above (according to McGill GPS guidelines for grade conversion) and who submit an online application and documents by their respective deadline will automatically be considered for assistance. Once applications have been received by the deadline, the Graduate Training Committee will review all eligible applications and award tuition assistance to certain top eligible candidates at the time of admission into the program. Human Genetics Admission Requirements and Application Procedures: Prerequisites: - Bachelor's or medical degree—minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.2/4.0, or 3.4/4.0 in the last two full-time academic years; - Recent (within the past five years) university-level courses in molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, advanced genetics (preferably human), statistics, and a minimum of two courses in psychology; - Some experience (either paid or volunteer) working with adults in a counselling or advisory capacity, ideally in a crisis setting. For detailed information, visit the Genetic Counselling Program website. Prerequisites: - B.Sc.—minimum CGPA of 3.2/4.0; [...] · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 120 · English test waiver: Proof of English proficiency is normally not required if the applicant: has obtained (or is about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized institution in Canada or the United States of America (anglophone or francophone); or has obtained (or is about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction; or has lived and attended university, or been employed, for at least four consecutive years, in a country where English is the acknowledged primary language. Documentation proving the condition must be sent directly to the department, which then waives the requirement. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/you-apply-mcgill/proficiency · Application fee: CAD 143.82, non-refundable - McGill GPS states this as the graduate application fee for Summer 2027; one fee covers up to two applications in the same term; payable by credit card only; GPS offers no application fee waivers; some programs may have additional fees. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-support

• Is there a scholarship?

  Students accepted to McGill's thesis-based graduate degree programs (Thesis Master's and PhD) receive a funding letter with their offer of admission. Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies allocates internal Differential Fee Waivers (covering the difference between International and Quebec-resident tuition) to faculties for international doctoral students, and exceptionally to international thesis Master's students; 2026/2027 value: Master's CAD 18,231.00, PhD CAD 16,045.20; awarded only on unit nomination, no application form. Citizens of countries with a Quebec tuition agreement (all French citizens and a limited number of others) may be eligible for external exemptions from the international supplement View scholarship page