A competitive applicant to the Medical Genetics MSc and PhD degree programs must meet the following admissions criteria:
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc)
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Applicants to MSc studies must hold the academic equivalent of a four-year Bachelor’s degree from UBC including:
- Minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year courses; and
A first class standing in upper-level courses in:
- Genetics and/or genomics
And also in one or more of the following:
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Biostatistics (Statistics)
- Bioinformatics (i.e. MICB 405 equivalent)
Additional criteria:
- Relevant laboratory research experience
- Excellent references with assessment of research expertise and aptitude
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Applicants to PhD studies in Medical Genetics normally hold a MSc degree in genetics or a related field. In exceptional cases, high–ranking applicants may be eligible for admittance to PhD studies directly from an Honours Bachelor’s degree.
Applicants must have a first class standing in upper-level courses in:
- Genetics and/or genomics
And also in one or more of the following:
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Biostatistics (Statistics)
- Bioinformatics
Additional criteria:
- Relevant laboratory research experience
- Excellent references with assessment of research expertise and aptitude
MSc & PhD SUPERVISOR COMMITMENT REQUIREMENT
See “Research Supervisors“
MSc & PhD APPLICATIONS:
Applicants upload the following documents to their online application form by the deadline:
- Statement of Interest (also known as Statement of Intent) (1 page)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official post-secondary transcripts (issued by the university, not web transcripts) and grading key
- References (3)
Applications that are not completed by the deadline will not be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.