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- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Genetics (Thesis) (45 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Genetics (Thesis): Bioinformatics (45 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Genetics (Thesis): Bioethics (45 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Genetic Counselling (Non-Thesis) (48 credits)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Human Genetics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Human Genetics: Bioinformatics
Human Genetics
Location
Location
- Department of Human Genetics
- Strathcona Anatomy & Dentistry Building
- 3640 University Street, Room W-315
- Montreal QC H3A 0C7
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-398-4198
- Fax: 514-398-2430
- Email: dept.humangenetics [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/humangenetics
| Administration |
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Ross MacKay – Student Affairs Advisor
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Rimi Joshi – Student Affairs Coordinator
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About Human Genetics
About Human Genetics
M.Sc. and Ph.D. Degrees in the Department of Human Genetics
The Department of Human Genetics offers a clinical master’s program, M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling, as well as research training at both the M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels in Human Genetics. Both the M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Human Genetics research programs require the completion of a thesis, which is the major focus of the student's effort. A minimal amount of coursework is required, but specific course choices are flexible and vary according to the student's previous training and current research interest.
Most of the faculty members of the Human Genetics Department are located in ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ teaching hospitals, reflecting the medically learned knowledge at the core of human genetic studies.
Faculty members have a wide variety of research interests, which embrace:
- cancer genetics;
- cytogenetics;
- reproductive biology;
- neurogenetics;
- genomic and genetic basis of human diseases.
Detailed information regarding faculty research interests can be found on the Department website.
The Graduate Training Committee requires that students who have been accepted into the M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Human Genetics research graduate program have a guaranteed minimum stipend of $15,000, plus the full amount of tuition and fees. Detailed information regarding financial matters can be found on the Student Funding webpage.
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 out of 4.0 or above (as converted by the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ GPS guidelines) and who submit online application and documents by March 31 (Fall), or Sept. 10 (Winter) will automatically be considered eligible 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.
| Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Genetics (Thesis) (45 credits) |
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The Department of Human Genetics provides a unified curriculum of study in genetics. Areas of specialization include:
Many of our faculty 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. This enables numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration. The Department conducts research on all sites of the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University Health Centre (MUHC), the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Life Sciences Complex, the , the Biomedical Ethics Unit, and the . |
| Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Genetics (Thesis): Bioethics (45 credits) |
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ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University offers specialized education in bioethics to graduate students in the Faculties of Medicine and Law, the School of Religious Studies, and the Department of Philosophy. The Master's degree Specialization in Bioethics is an interdisciplinary academic program that emphasizes both the conceptual and the practical aspects of bioethics. |
| Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Genetics (Thesis): Bioinformatics (45 credits) |
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**This program is currently not offered.**** Students successfully completing the Bioinformatics option at the M.Sc. level will be fluent in the concepts, language, approaches, and limitations of the field. Bioinformatics research lies at the intersection of biological/medical sciences and mathematics/computer science/engineering. The intention of the Bioinformatics Option is to train students to become researchers in this interdisciplinary field. This includes the development of strategies for experimental design, the construction of tools to analyze datasets, the application of modelling techniques, the creation of tools for manipulating bioinformatics data, the integration of biological databases and the use of algorithms and statistics. Enrolment in the Bioinformatics option can only be approved after a student has been admitted into the Department. There is an agreement for the option that must be signed by the student, supervisor, and Department, and enrolment in the option is subject to space availability and other constraints that the Department cannot assess at the time of admission. For more information, please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator. |
| Master of Science (M.Sc.) Genetic Counselling (Non-Thesis) (48 credits) |
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The M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling program provides the academic foundation and clinical training required for the contemporary practice of genetic counselling. Genetic counsellors are health professionals who provide information and support to families who have members with birth defects or genetic disorders and to families who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions. Genetic counsellors investigate the problem present in the family, analyze inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence, and review available options with the family. Some counsellors also work in administrative and academic capacities, and many engage in research activities. The curriculum includes a variety of required courses in human genetics and other departments, and 40 weeks of supervised clinical training spread over four semesters. Graduates will be eligible to sit for both the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors and the American Board of Genetic Counselling certification examinations. Upon completion of the M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling program, students will demonstrate competence in, or satisfactory knowledge of: principles of human genetics, including cytogenetics, biochemical, molecular, and population genetics; methods of interviewing and counselling, and the dynamics of human behaviour in relation to genetic disease; and social, legal, and ethical issues in genetics. Enrolment will be limited to four students. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Human Genetics |
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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, and genomics. Many of our faculty hold cross-appointments in various departments (including: biochemistry, biology, cardiology, medicine, microbiology, immunology, neurology, pathology, pediatrics, pharmacology, psychiatry) within the Faculties of Science and Medicine. This enables numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration. The Department conducts research on all sites of the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University Health Centre (MUHC), the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Life Sciences Complex, the , the Biomedical Ethics Unit, and the . |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Human Genetics: Bioinformatics |
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**This program is currently not offered.** Students successfully completing the Bioinformatics option at the Ph.D. level will be fluent in the concepts, language, approaches, and limitations of the field and have the capability of developing an independent Bioinformatics research program. Bioinformatics research lies at the intersection of biological/medical sciences and mathematics/computer science/engineering. The intention of the Bioinformatics option is to train students to become researchers in this interdisciplinary field. This includes the development of strategies for experimental design, the construction of tools to analyze datasets, the application of modelling techniques, the creation of tools for manipulating bioinformatics data, the integration of biological databases, and the use of algorithms and statistics. Enrolment in the Bioinformatics option can only be approved after a student has been admitted into the Department. There is an agreement for the option that must be signed by the student, supervisor, and Department, and enrolment in the option is subject to space availability and other constraints that the Department cannot assess at the time of admission. For more information, please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator. |
Human Genetics Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Human Genetics Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling
Prerequisites:
- Bachelor's or medical degree – minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or 3.2 out of 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.
M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Human Genetics
Prerequisites:
- B.Sc. – minimum CGPA of 3.2 out of 4.0;
- A minimum of 6 credits in cellular and molecular biology or biochemistry, 3 credits in mathematics or statistics, and 3 credits in genetics.
Admission is based on acceptance by a research supervisor, confirmed funding for the duration of the academic program, and an online application form evaluated by the Graduate Training Committee.
Prospective graduate students should complete the online application form and indicate the name of the secured research supervisor.
For detailed information, visit the Human Genetics program website.
Language Requirements
Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), must submit a or test score to ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University. Minimum scores of 600 on the TOEFL paper-based test, 250 on the computer-based test or 100 on the Internet-based test are required. Each component or subsection score requires a minimum score of 20. On the IELTS the minimum standard for consideration is 7.
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate Admissions and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the Department of Human Genetics and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ departmental website; please consult the list at www.mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
| M.Sc. Genetic Counselling program* (Non-Thesis) | ||||
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| Ìý | Application Opening Dates | Application Deadlines | ||
| Ìý | All Applicants | Non-Canadian citizens (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) | Canadian citizens/Perm. residents of Canada (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) | Current ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Students (any citizenship) |
| Fall Term: | Sept. 15 | Jan. 01 | Jan. 01 | Jan. 01 |
| Winter Term: | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Summer Term: | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| M.Sc. (Thesis) and Ph.D. Human Genetics programs | ||||
| Ìý | Application Opening Dates | Application Deadlines | ||
| Ìý | All Applicants | Non-Canadian citizens (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) | Canadian citizens/Perm. residents of Canada (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) | Current ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Students (any citizenship) |
| Fall Term: | Sept. 15 | March 31 | March 31 | March 31 |
| Winter Term: | Feb. 15 | Sept. 10 | Sept. 10 | Sept. 10 |
| Summer Term: | May 15 | Jan. 15 | Apr. 1 | Apr. 1 |
Applications for thesis programs submitted after these deadlines may be considered, if a suitable supervisor can be secured. However, these applications will not be considered for departmental funding or entrance awards.
* The M.Sc. Genetic Counselling program accepts applications for the Fall term only. No late applications or applications for Summer or Winter terms for the Genetic Counselling program will be considered under any circumstances.
Human Genetics Faculty
Human Genetics Faculty
| Chair |
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| E.A. Shoubridge |
| Program Directors |
| J. Fitzpatrick – M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling |
| A. Naumova – M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Human Genetics |
| Emeritus Professors |
| F. Kaplan; B.A.(Col.), Ph.D.(McG.) |
| K. Morgan; Ph.D.(Mich.) |
| L. Pinsky; M.D.(McG.) |
| C. Scriver; B.A., M.D.,C.M.(McG.) |
| Professors |
| E. Andermann; M.Sc., Ph.D., M.D.,C.M.(McG.) (Neurology and Neurosurgery) |
| B. Brais; M.D.,C.M., Ph.D.(McG.) (Neurology and Neurosurgery) |
| W. Foulkes; B.Sc., MB.BS., Ph.D.(Lond.) (Medicine) |
| B. Knoppers; Ph.D.(Paris IV), Ad.E., O.C. (Director, Centre of Genomics and Policy) |
| M. Lathrop; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Alta.), Ph.D.(Wash.) (Director, ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University-Genome Quebec Innovation Centre) |
| D. Malo; D.V.M., M.Sc.(Montr.), Ph.D.(McG.) (William Dawson Scholar) (Medicine) |
| R. McInnes; C.M.,M.D., Ph.D.(McG.) F.R.S.C. (Alva Chair in Human Genetics) (Director, Lady Davis Research Institute) |
| R. Palmour; B.A.(Texas W.), Ph.D.(Texas-Austin) (Psychiatry and Biology) |
| D. Radzioch; M.Sc., Ph.D.(Jagiellonian) (Medicine) |
| D.S. Rosenblatt; M.D.,C.M.(McG.) (Medicine, Pediatrics, and Biology) |
| R. Rozen; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) (Pediatrics and Biology) |
| E. Schurr; M.Sc., Ph.D.(Freiburg) (Medicine) |
| E.A. Shoubridge; B.Sc., M.Sc.(McG.), Ph.D.(Br. Col.) (Neurogenetics) |
| R. St-Arnaud; B.Sc.(Montr.), Ph.D.(Laval) (Surgery) |
| P. Tonin; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.) (Medicine) |
| J. Trasler; M.D.,C.M., Ph.D.(McG.) (William Dawson Scholar) (Pathology and Pediatrics) |
| S. Vidal; Ph.D.(Geneva) (Medicine) |
| Associate Professors |
| A. Ao; Ph.D.(UCL) |
| G. Bourque; B.Sc.(Montr.), M.A., Ph.D.(USC) (Genome Quebec) |
| N. Braverman; B.Sc.(Cornell), M.Sc.(Sarah Lawrence), M.D.(Tulane) (Pediatrics) |
| K. Dewar; Ph.D.(Laval) (Genome Quebec) |
| R. Hernandez; Ph.D.(Cornell) (Genome Innovation Centre) |
| Y. Joly; Ph.D.(McG.) (Centre of Genomics and Policy) |
| J. Majewski; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Stan.), Ph.D.(Wesl.) |
| P. Moffatt; M.Sc.(UQAM), Ph.D.(Montr.) (Pharmacology) |
| R. Nadon; B.A., M.A., Ph.D.(C’dia) |
| I. Ragoussis; Ph.D.(Tübingen) |
| L. Russell; B.A., M.D.(Ind.) (Pediatrics) |
| A. Ryan; Ph.D.(Qu.) |
| R. Sladek; B.A.Sc., M.D.(Tor.) |
| R. Slim; M.Sc.(Lebanese), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Paris VII) |
| Y. Yamanaka; Ph.D.(Osaka) (Goodman Cancer Research Centre) |
| Assistant Professors |
| D. Buhas; M.D.(Craiova) (Montreal Children's Hospital) |
| L. Cartier; B.Sc., M.Sc.(McG.) |
| G. Chong; Ph.D.(Kansas St.) |
| C. Crist; B.Sc.(Br. Col.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Tokyo) |
| M-D. D'Agostino; M.D., M.Sc., F.R.C.P.C. |
| I. De Bie; M.D.(Laval), Ph.D.(McG.) (Montreal Children's Hospital) |
| J. Fitzpatrick; M.S.(Mich.) (Pediatrics and Medicine) |
| S. Gravel; Ph.D.(Physics)(Cornell) (Numerical methods) |
| C. Kleinman; Ph.D.(Montr.) (Bioinformatics) |
| D. Langlais; Ph.D.(Montr.) |
| B. Mucha-Le Ny; M.D.(Freiburg) |
| H. Najafabadi; Ph.D.(Montr.) (Genome Innovation Centre) |
| L-C. Palma; M.Sc.(Tor.) |
| I. Ragoussis; Ph.D.(Tübingen) (Genome Innovation Centre) |
| Y. Riaz Alhosseini; Ph.D.(Heidel.) (Genome Quebec) |
| J.-B. Rivière; Ph.D.(Montr.) (RI MUHC) |
| A. Ruchon; Ph.D.(Montr.) (Biomedical Sciences) |
| V. Soleimani; Ph.D.(Ott.) (Jewish General Hospital) |
| D. Torgerson; Ph.D.(McM.)(Genome Innovation Centre) |
| Y. Trakadis; M.D.(Montr.) (Montreal Children's Hospital) |
| L. Walsh; Ph.D.(UWO) |
| Lecturers |
| N. Anoja (Medicine) |
| L. Baret (Medicine) |
| C. Bascunana (Medicine) *currently on mat. leave |
| K-E. Canales (Medicine) |
| S. Drury (Pediatrics) |
| S. Fox (Medicine) |
| M. Lalous (Medicine) |
| L. Macrae (Medicine) |
| M. Richard (Pediatrics) |
| G. Sillon (Medicine) |
| E. Weber (Medicine) |
| L. Whelton (Medicine) |
| N. Wong (Medicine) |
| Adjunct Professors |
| C-M. Chisholm (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario) |
| T. Chiu (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario) |
| M. Cloutier (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario) |
| E. Creede (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario) |
| L. Gallagher (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario) |
| D. Gauguier (Cordeliers Research Centre) |
| C. Goldsmith (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario) |
| B. Gottleib (Medicine) |
| E-L. Grundberg (The Children's Mercy Hospital) |
| V.A. Hastings (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario) |
| C. Honeywell (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario) |
| T-M. Pastinen (The Children's Mercy Hospital) |
| J. Rutberg (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario) |
| Adjunct Member |
| D. Vinh; M.D. (Dept. of Medical Microbiology; Medicine) |
| Associate Members |
| Biochemistry: P. Gros, D. Thomas |
| Bioethics: J. Kimmelman |
| Cardiology: J. Genest |
| Core Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory - Cytogenetics: J. Lavoie |
| Dentistry: L. Diatchenko |
| Endocrinology: C. Polychonakos, B. Richards |
| Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health: C. Greenwood |
| Experimental Medicine: S. Ali, S. Richard, S-A. Rabbani |
| Law: R. Gold |
| Medicine: D. Cournoyer, J. Engert, L. Garzia, B. Gilfix, C. Gilpin, G.Hendy, R. Koenekoop, A. Peterson, F. Rauch, M. Trifiro |
| Nephrology: I. Gupta |
| Neurology: G. Rouleau, Z. Gan-Or, M. Srour |
| Obs.-Gyn.: A. Naumova |
| Pediatrics: C. Goudie, N. Jabado, L. Majewska, J. Mitchell, J. Rak |
| Psychiatry: R. Joober, G. Turecki, C. Ernst |
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Genetics (Thesis) (45 credits)
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Genetics (Thesis) (45 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Genetics (Thesis): Bioinformatics (45 credits)
** This program is currently not offered. **
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Genetics (Thesis): Bioinformatics (45 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Genetics (Thesis): Bioethics (45 credits)
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Genetics (Thesis): Bioethics (45 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Genetic Counselling (Non-Thesis) (48 credits)
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Genetic Counselling (Non-Thesis) (48 credits).
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Human Genetics
Candidates entering Ph.D. 1 must complete at least three years of full-time resident study (six terms). The normal and expected duration of the Ph.D. program is four to five years. A student who has obtained a master's degree at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ in a related field, or at an approved institution elsewhere, and is proceeding in the same subject toward a Ph.D. degree may, upon...
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Human Genetics.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Human Genetics: Bioinformatics
** This program is currently not offered. **
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Human Genetics: Bioinformatics.
