MA in Genetic Counselling in Canada at UManitoba Canada




University University of Manitoba (UManitoba Canada)
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Type Public Research
Program Type thesis
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 2 years
Students 30,319
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Detailed Information of MA in Genetic Counselling in Canada at University of Manitoba

These are the international student eligibility for the MA in Genetic Counselling in Canada

Four-year Bachelor's degree that should include undergraduate courses in principles of genetics, cell biology, human genetics, and molecular biology; At least one course in psychology; Minimum 3.7 GPA (on a 4.5 scale) or equivalent in the most recent 60 credit hours of university study; Written Statement of Purpose (no more than 2 pages outlining relevant experience and reason for pursuing Genetic Counselling); Curriculum Vitae; Registration in the Genetic Admission Counseling Match; Letters of Recommendation: 3

Please Note that:(You must have a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university with a minimum B average (3.0) in the last 60 credit hours or equivalent.);

These are the domestic student eligibility for the MA in Genetic Counselling

Four-year Bachelor's degree that should include undergraduate courses in principles of genetics, cell biology, human genetics, and molecular biology; At least one course in psychology; Minimum 3.7 GPA (on a 4.5 scale) or equivalent in the most recent 60 credit hours of university study; Written Statement of Purpose (no more than 2 pages outlining relevant experience and reason for pursuing Genetic Counselling); Curriculum Vitae; Registration in the Genetic Admission Counseling Match; Letters of Recommendation: 3

Please Note that:(You must have a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university with a minimum B average (3.0) in the last 60 credit hours or equivalent.);

These are the test eligibilities for the MA in Genetic Counselling to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA in Genetic Counselling in Canada: are:

  • TOEFL(ibt): 86
  • IELTS(academic): 6.5
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in Genetic Counselling in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$100.00
Tuition Fees $11,466.15 /year
Living Cost CA$10,200.00/year
(CA$850.00/month)
Student Earning CA$14,912.00/year
You will earn CA$14,912.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.65/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.65/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.65/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in Genetic Counselling in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$100.00
Tuition Fees $8,261.63 /year
Living Cost CA$10,200.00/year
(CA$850.00/month)
Student Earning CA$14,912.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$14,912.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.65/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.65/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.65/hour.
There are many funding opportunities:
  • Teaching/Research Assistant
  • Work Study Program
  • Master's and Doctoral Award for Indigenous Students
  • International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship
  • International Graduate Student Student Scholarship
  • There are other funding opportunities available for international students
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