There are a high number of qualified applicants every year for the Genetic Counselling (MSc) program. Successful candidates demonstrate a focused interest in and understanding of genetic counselling in their applications and generally exceed minimum application requirements. To be considered for admission to the Genetic Counselling (MSc) program, you must have:
A four-year year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) that includes undergraduate courses in genetics (at least 3 credits) and psychology (at least 3 credits)
Minimum 3.7 GPA or equivalent in the last 60 credit hours of university study.
Practical counselling training and experience. This includes applying counselling skills and techniques to support individuals with personal, social or psychological problem and/or difficulties.
Candidate may have paid or volunteer experiences with social service agencies such as planned parenthood, crisis programs or peer-to-peer counselling. In person/video/telephone experiences preferred, but text/chat accepted.
CV/resum
Unofficial copies of transcripts and degree certificates (For non-credit courses, a letter from the instructor is permitted)
Registration in the Genetic Admission Counselling Match. The genetic counselling program offers three spots under track 12710
Three letters of recommendation
Noting your skills and suitability for the program. One must be a Counselling Reference where the individual describes the applicant's counselling abilities and experiences.
IELTS - 6.5 overall
Internet-based TOEFL - Overall score of 86 (20 each in Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)