At University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, MA/MS in Medical Genomics (MHSc) is offered as a master's degree in Health, Food & Medical programme. The programme runs for 5 semesters, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Health, Food & Medical
Duration: 5 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Master of Health Science in Medical Genomics is a professional graduate program delivered over five continuous sessions by the graduate unit that also administers Molecular Genetics, providing theoretical and practical training in generating, analyzing and interpreting genomics data for use in research and medical practice. Students complete 9.0 full-course equivalents across two years, including the required courses MMG3001Y, MMG3002Y, MMG3003Y, MMG3004Y and MMG3005Y, a clinical-stream elective for students in patient-facing medical fields or a laboratory-stream elective for students in clinical or research science careers, and four elective modular courses chosen from a set of five half-course modules offered across the Fall and Summer sessions. Preferred applicants have relevant research or clinical experience and can demonstrate an intended use of the degree in professional practice; admission enquiries are directed to the program office by email. Instruction is delivered in person, with the program capped at a maximum completion time of three years full-time.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold an appropriate BSc degree, or an appropriate MD degree, with high academic standing and a minimum admission average of B+ or better. Preferred applicants have relevant research and/or clinical experience and can demonstrate an immediate and substantive use of the degree in professional practice. No standardized test is required or recommended.
