The M.H.Sc. in Medical Genomics clinical stream addresses future and currently practicing clinicians, pharmacists, dietitians,genetic counsellors and nurse practitioners.
As genomic patient data becomes more easily available and our understanding of clinical and metabolic genetics improves, we need doctors, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals who thoroughly comprehend and apply these findings in their practice and research. This program offers you the unique opportunity to get first-hand experience in this cutting-edge field and apply these skills in your practice and clinical research.
The minimal requirements for admission into the M.H.Sc. in Medical Genomics program experience practicing in any of the fields, or:
Medical Doctors: at least one year of an undergraduate medical degree from an accredited university
Pharmacists: A PharmD or equivalent degree in Pharmacy or Pharmacology
Dietitians: A PDEP accredited B.Sc. in Food & Nutrition. If the B.Sc. program was not fully integrated with an internship, applicants must also have completed their dietitians' internship / Master's practicum.
Nurse Practitioners: Registration with a recognized College of Nurses, and completion of a College approved Nurse Practitioner graduate program
Applicants who have NOT completed an advanced (graduate level) degree will have obtained a minimum undergraduate B+ grade average over the last two years of study. Applicants who are entering the program following the completion of an advanced degree will have obtained a minimum undergraduate B grade average.
In your application package, please include
Transcripts of your undergraduate program, indicating at least two full-course equivalents in the life sciences or related field
Transcripts of your medical/pharmaceutical/clinical training
