Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Medical Genetics in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,131
(c. USD6,549.06)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The UBC Department of Medical Genetics brings together a vibrant community of researchers dedicated to advancing genetics and genomics. Our department excels in delivering knowledge, technical skills, and empathetic patient care. Our faculty lead pioneering work employing advanced genetic, epigenetic, genomic, and bioinformatics techniques to understand conditions like cancer, diabetes, obesity, neurological disorders, and other genetic conditions. Our collaborative research environment fosters both local and global partnerships, enhancing scientific discovery.
Research teams pursue clinical, translational, and fundamental studies using diverse methodologies, including model organisms like mice, fruit flies (D. melanogaster), nematodes (C. elegans), and yeast (S. cerevisiae).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) must have completed one of the following requirements prior to admission: a master's degree (or equivalent) from an approved institution, with clear evidence of research ability or potential and a minimum overall average in the B+ grade range (76-79% at UBC) in all graduate courses; a bachelor's degree, with one year of study in a master's program with 12 credits of first-class average, of which, normally, 9 credits must be at the 500 level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first-class standing, and clear evidence of research ability or potential. Transfer directly into a doctoral program is normally accomplished after the first year of study and will not be permitted after the completion of the second year in a master's program; or in exceptional cases, applicants who hold an honours bachelor's degree with an overall average in the A grade range and who demonstrate advanced research ability may be granted direct admission to a doctoral degree program on recommendation of the admitting graduate program and approval of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies.
PREREQUISITES / COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Mandatory advanced-level courses in:
•Genetics and/or genomics.
Strongly recommended: advanced-level courses in one or more of the following -
•Biochemistry
•Molecular Biology
•Biostatistics (Statistics)
•Bioinformatics (i.e. MICB 405 or equivalent)
English Language Proficiency Requirement
TOEFL (IBT) OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
100
ibT Reading 24
ibT Writing 26
ibT Listening 24
ibT Speaking 24
IELTS OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
7.5
IELTS Reading 7.0
IELTS Writing 7.0
IELTS Listening 7.0
IELTS Speaking 7.0
Tuition
CAD
9,131