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Master of Science in Medical Genetics, MSc

The University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

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MScFull-time, Part-timefind outSeptember 4802CAD 8436 per year

About Master of Science in Medical Genetics, MSc - at The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Program Overview

The UBC Department of Medical Genetics is an inspiring and productive community of scholars of genetics and genomics; an outstanding provider of knowledge, technical expertise, and compassionate care for our patients. The Department is composed of dozens of faculty members at the forefront of their fields who use cutting edge genetic, epigenetic, genomic, and bioinformatic methodologies to gain insight into diseases such as cancer, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative and neurological disorders, and other genetic diseases. Research is highly interactive and often involves local, national, and international collaborations which further enrich the research experience.

Individual labs conduct clinical and/or translational research and basic experimental research engaging a wide variety of approaches including the use of model organisms such as mice, flies (D. melanogaster), worms (C. elegans), and yeast (S. cerevisiae).

What sets the UBC program apart?

The mission of the Department of Medical Genetics is to pursue basic and clinical research for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of genetic disease. Our goal is to be a world leader in the research, clinical practice and teaching of Genetic Medicine.

Entry requirements for this course

Contact The University of British Columbia (UBC) to find course entry requirements.

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