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DEGREE OFFERED: |
MSc in Human Genetics (Genetic Counselling). |
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PREREQUISITES: |
Bachelor's degree. Minimum CGPA of 3.0, or 3.2 in the last 2 years of
full time study. Recent (5 years or less) undergraduate coursework in
statistics, biochemistry, psychology, and basic, advanced, and human
genetics. Experience (either paid or volunteer) in the one-on-one
supportive counselling of adults, such as can be obtained though a telephone
crisis line or a distress centre. French language skills are a strong
asset. |
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CLASSES BEGIN: |
First week in September each year. |
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DURATION OF COURSE: |
Two academic years: Four 4-month semesters, with
the summer in between off.
McGill is a world-renowned university with a long tradition of
excellence in teaching and research. Chartered in 1821, it is among the oldest
and most distinguished of North American universities. Strongly
international in its outlook, McGill presently has 22 Faculties and
Professional Schools offering programs of study in some 300 areas.
The city of Montreal, and to an even greater extent the McGill student
body, are ethnically and culturally diverse. International students
comprise 23% of McGill's graduate enrollment.
McGill is an English language institution within the Canadian province
(Quebec) in which French is the sole official language. The Genetic
Counselling Program’s patient population is a roughly equal mix of
English- and French-speaking clients, and although knowledge of French is not
an official Program requirement, it is a strong advantage to applicants
and to trainees once they are in the Program. |
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: |
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CURRICULUM: |
REQUIRED:
Genetic Counselling Principles (3 credits, 1 semester)
Genetic Counselling Practicum (12 credits, 4 semesters)
Clinical Cytogenetics (3 credits, 1 semester)
Genetics and Bioethics (3 credits, 1 semester)
Human Genetics Applied (3 credits, 1 semester)
Independent Studies Project (3 or 6 credits, 1 or 2 semesters)
Attendance at weekly Journal clubs, research seminars, relevant local
conferences, and Genetic Counsellor Case Discussions.
ELECTIVES:
Topics in the Human Genome (3 credits, 1 semester)
Principles and Practice of Inherited Predisposition to Cancer (3
credits, 1 semester)
Introduction to Epidemiology (3 credits, 1 semester)
Host Response to Pathogens (3 credits, 1 semester)
Psychiatric Genetics (3 credits, 1 semester)
Microarray Statistical Analysis (3 credits, 1 semester)
Using Bioinformatics Resources (3 credits, 1 semester)
Reading Course (3 credits, 1 semester) |
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CLINICAL TRAINING: |
In first year, 1 full-time month in (1) Cancer and Adult Genetics, (2)
Prenatal Diagnosis, and (3) Medical and Biochemical Genetics; 3
full-time weeks in Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory; and 2 part time weeks in
Molecular Genetics Diagnostic Laboratory.
In second year, 6 full time weeks in Cancer and Adult Genetics; 8 full
time weeks in Prenatal Diagnosis; and 8 full time weeks in Medical and
Biochemical Genetics.
Over the course of the two year program, each student must also spend
one day in each of a list of specialty clinics (eg Neurofibromatosis,
Spina Bifida, Cleft Lip/Palate, Pediatric Neurogenetics, Pediatric
Ophthalmic Genetics, etc.), and 4 - 6 weeks in a self-selected setting
external to the program, anywhere in the world. |
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ACCREDITATION: |
Full Accreditation by the American Board of Genetic Counselling in
2002. |
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