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The department's core purpose is to deliver academic excellence in teaching, cutting-edge research, and top-tier patient care practices. This involves pushing the boundaries of biomolecular science, committing to studies that support disease prevention and genetic treatment, and sharing our findings and innovations. We conduct our work in a cooperative, respectful academic setting focused on improving health outcomes for Manitobans, Canadians, and global populations. Objectives: To achieve excellence in education, research, and healthcare, we aim to: offer an engaging curriculum that inspires students to excel as independent researchers, clinicians, and educators; foster cross-disciplinary collaboration between students and faculty; and deliver exceptional clinical genetics services for individuals and families dealing with hereditary conditions and congenital disorders. The M.Sc. thesis program combines academic coursework with research requirements.
Expected Duration - 2 years.
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Biochemistry and Medical Genetics (MSc) program.
To be considered for admission to the Biochemistry and Medical Genetics (MSc) program, you must have:
A four-year bachelor's degree with an appropriate background in biochemistry, genetics or a closely-related subject area
A minimum GPA of 3.5 over a 4.5 scale in the last two years of study with no grade less than C+ in any biochemistry, genetics or life science course
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program) - Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance) with a minimum of 65% overall
IELTS (Academic module) (International English Language Testing System) - 6.5 overall
Internet-based TOEFL - Overall score of 86 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking - 20)
Pearson Test of English Academic - 61 overall
Cambridge Assessment of English at the C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency level - Minimum score of 180