Key information
Duration: Full-time, 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027. Apply before Feb 2027.
Language: English (TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5)
Credits: 12 alternative credits
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Vancouver, Canada
Disciplines: Biology, Genetics
Overview
Genome sequencing generates complex and novel genomic counselling issues: results that are difficult to interpret and incidental findings that can have family-wide and health service implications. Essentially, there is a growing and urgent need for genetic counsellor-led research to address the important societal issues that intersect with the broader scale implementation of precision health.
Features
- This Genetic and Genomic Counselling program at University of British Columbia, first of its kind in the world, will develop researchers who generate knowledge through empirical research that will advance and inform evidence-based practice in the genetic counselling profession, resulting in improved health outcomes.
Programme Structure
Research
- Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.
- The program will review research interests of applicants and recommend/match faculty members during the application/evaluation process. Applicants should not reach out to faculty members directly.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT: 90
IELTS: 6.5
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 9,917 AUD / year ≈ 9,883 CAD / year
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 5,645 AUD / year ≈ 5,626 CAD / year
Living costs
Vancouver, Canada: 1,595-2,695 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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