At Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada, MA/MS in Maîtrise en conseil génétique is offered as a master's degree in Biological Sciences programme. The programme runs for 5 semesters, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 778 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Biological Sciences
Duration: 5 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 778 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Master's in Genetic Counselling is a 45-credit, non-thesis graduate program providing theoretical and practical training, delivered mainly in hospital settings, in medical genetics and communicating genetic information to patients and families. Full-time study requires a minimum of three terms, with coursework, internships, and workshops mandatorily extending across five full-time terms; classes are held during the day on the Montreal campus. Admission requires a bachelor of science or equivalent diploma, together with adequate prior knowledge in biology, biochemistry, genetics, epidemiology, and biostatistics. Applicants submit a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, and three letters of recommendation, and must satisfy Universite de Montreal's French-language requirement; international applicants need at least C1-level oral and written comprehension and B2-level written expression. The program prepares graduates for professional practice as genetic counsellors in clinical and hospital settings. The program admits students for the Fall term only.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a bachelor of science (B.Sc.) or equivalent diploma, with adequate prior knowledge in biology, biochemistry, genetics, epidemiology, and biostatistics. Required documents are a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, and three letters of recommendation. International applicants must also meet Universite de Montreal's French-language requirement: at least C1-level oral and written comprehension and B2-level written expression. Admission is for the Fall term only, with applications due by February 1, 2027.
