Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Genetic Counselling in Canada

Institutions Offering Master of Science in Genetic Counselling

University of Toronto, Toronto
Course entry requirements:
-A four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university with a minimum B+ average, both cumulatively and in the upper years.

-Successful completion or proof of current enrolment of undergraduate courses at a recognized university in biology, molecular biology/genetics, biochemistry, embryology/animal developmental biology, statistics, and psychology.

-The development of strong interpersonal and communication skills, as evidenced by experience in a counselling setting (volunteer or paid).

-All applicants must register with the National Matching System (NMS); instructions are provided in the department

Course duration: 3 years

Mode of study: Full time
McGill University, Montreal
Course Entry Requirements:
-Bachelor's or medical degree – minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0, or 3.4 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.