硕士 遗传咨询计划的“基因咨询”课程提供了当代遗传咨询实践所需的学术基础和临床培训。遗传咨询师是卫生专业人员，可以为有先天缺陷或遗传障碍成员的家庭以及可能面临多种遗传病风险的家庭提供信息和支持。遗传咨询师调查家庭中存在的问题，分析遗传模式和复发风险，并与家庭一起审查可用的选择。一些顾问还以行政和学术身份工作，许多顾问从事研究活动。该课程包括人类遗传学和其他部门的各种必修课程，以及四个学期的40周监督临床培训。毕业生将有资格参加加拿大遗传咨询师协会和美国遗传咨询委员会认证考试。完成硕士课程后 在遗传咨询计划
The M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling program provides the academic foundation and clinical training required for the contemporary practice of genetic counselling. Genetic counsellors are health professionals who provide information and support to families who have members with birth defects or genetic disorders and to families who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions. Genetic counsellors investigate the problem present in the family, analyze inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence, and review available options with the family. Some counsellors also work in administrative and academic capacities, and many engage in research activities. The curriculum includes a variety of required courses in human genetics and other departments, and 40 weeks of supervised clinical training spread over four semesters. Graduates will be eligible to sit for both the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors and the American Board of Genetic Counselling certification examinations. Upon completion of the M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling program, students will demonstrate competence in, or satisfactory knowledge of: principles of human genetics, including cytogenetics, biochemical, molecular, and population genetics, methods of interviewing and counselling, and the dynamics of human behaviour in relation to genetic disease, and social, legal, and ethical issues in genetics. Enrolment will be limited to four students.<br><br>###COVID Alert Message from University – This course is offered online and will continue on campus later.