Master of Science in Genetic Counselling
at University of Toronto, Toronto

4.3 /5

(20 Reviews)

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Master of Science in Genetic Counselling
at
University of Toronto
Overview

University of Toronto`s School of Graduate Studies offers Master of Science in Genetic Counselling Degree program. The duration of this program is 2 years. The tuition fees to pursue this program is CAD 30350.0. IELTS and TOEFL scores are accepted for admission to University of Toronto Master of Science in Genetic Counselling. Graduation cutoff for admission is CGPA - 3.0/4.

Duration	2 years
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹18.24 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Public
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website

Master of Science in Genetic Counselling
at
University of Toronto
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 18,24,035

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 10,74,468
Insurance	INR 45,436
Books	INR 60,100
Application Fee	INR 7,512
Total approximate fees	INR 11,87,516

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 CAD = INR 60.1 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 17ᵗʰ December 2024

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Master of Science in Genetic Counselling
at
University of Toronto
Curriculum

Latest curriculum for Master of Science in Genetic Counselling at University of Toronto can be downloaded from the below link. The curriculum PDF has semester wise course structure, electives and detailed course content. You can also check course curriculum of other specializations offered in MS at University of Toronto

Master of Science in Genetic Counselling
at
University of Toronto
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
Four-year bachelor's degree preferably in the biological sciences, including the prerequisite courses listed below in bold from a recognized university. Please note the following prerequisite courses must entirely pertain to the specified subject matter (i.e. a segment within another course will not qualify)

Biology

Molecular Biology/Genetics

Biochemistry – comparable course at the University of Toronto BCH210H1: Biochemistry 1: Proteins, Lipids and Metabolism

Embryology – comparable course at the University of Toronto: ANA301H1: Human Embryology. If a comparable course is not offered at your institution, a comparable online course from a recognized post-secondary institution (e.g. University of Cincinnati, Clinical Embryology) that provides a grade is acceptable. The university will accept Developmental Biology in lieu of the Embryology pre-requisite requirement if it focuses heavily on development

Statistics (an introductory course is acceptable)

Psychology (an introductory course is acceptable)

Cumulative GPA of 3.3 (77%-79%) out of a possible 4.0

Academic standing of a minimum of B+ in the above required pre-requisite courses

India specific requirements:-

Minimum GPA: 1st Class/Div or 8.0/10; 7.5/10 from Indian Institutes of Technology

A Minus GPA: 1st Class/Div or 9/10; 8.5/10 from Indian Institutes of Technology

B Plus GPA: 1st Class/Div or 8.5/10; 8/10 from Indian Institutes of Technology

Bachelors Equiv: Bachelor`s Degree, requiring a minimum of 4 years of study (e.g. BPharm, MBBS, BDS, BTech, BEng, BArch, etc.) or completion of BOTH a Bachelor`s (three-year) degree and a Master`s

Masters Equiv: MPhil; MTech; MEng; MSc (Eng)
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TOEFL

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22 on the writing and speaking sections

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with at least 6.5 in each component

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Experience In Counselling Setting

This experience can be paid or volunteer and can include a family planning centre, a crisis intervention centre or a textline/hotline

This experience should promote the development of communication and interpersonal skills. Therefore, a component of training supervision would be beneficial. This must be 1-1 counselling experience
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Most of the university's admission decisions are based on interim marks, and so the majority of its offers are typically conditional on achieving acceptable final standing. Students are expected to maintain consistent academic standing for the duration of their high school (and post-secondary, if applicable) studies
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Master of Science in Genetic Counselling
at
University of Toronto
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#11	Pharmacy and Pharmacology QS, 2024
#25	PG Computer Science THE (Times Higher Education), 2024
#19	Mathematics ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2023

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Master of Science in Genetic Counselling
at
University of Toronto
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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University of Toronto
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Stressful
Liberal

Student Views

50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.2

Part time work3.9

Post study jobs4.2

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.1

Value for money4.1

Public transportation4.7

Safety4.4

Indian Food4.4

Permanent Immigration4.4

Anurag Pareej Verified Icon

BSc (Hons) in Biology for Health Sciences/ Master of Teaching - Batch of 2028

Offered by University of Toronto

4.3

The university is great although highly competitive and academic.

Tips: It is a world-class institution, but it is highly competitive. You will have to study a lot to survive. A transition from high school is natural. I am here on a 50% scholarship. You can apply for it. Overall, I am very satisfied with the University of Toronto.

Likes (Safety): I rated the University of Toronto high on safety because I felt safe on campus and in the surrounding areas. I never saw any shootings, and campus police are available at all hours. The university also provides multiple emergency contacts for students. The only potential risk I saw was from homeless people at night, but even then I felt safe.

Dislikes (Part time work): I rated the University of Toronto low on part-time work because campus and off-campus jobs are easily available. However, the university is highly competitive, and most students don't have time for part-time work. Some jobs are even available remotely, such as being a PA or TA, which can pay up to 500 CAD per week or 2000-2400 CAD per month.

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2024Read more

Karishma Punjabi Verified Icon

BSc Hons in Psychology - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of Toronto

4.3

University of Toronto (Scarborough) - smaller campus, better exposure, better opportunities.

Tips: Getting out of your comfort zone is essential at the beginning of your studies at the University of Toronto. You will need to adapt to the weather and the people, and there will be a cultural shift because there are people from all around the world. Do not shut any experience off. Make connections with faculty members because they will nominate you for scholarships and awards. Overall, since this is a smaller campus, the exposure is great, and the opportunities are tremendous. Build connections and network well. This is the only campus that offers co-ops, so join a co-op programme and get experience while you are studying.

Likes (Student Life): Since I'm on the smaller campus, you get to know everyone. I participated in extracurricular and joined multiple clubs, gaining experience and friendships. It is easy to start with the mentorship programs and then work with a senior mentor to guide you through academic, social and extracurricular on campus.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): You don't need visa sponsorship from your job because you qualify for an open work permit. With psychology, it was easier to get into mental health than psychology but since that was not my area of interest, I added a minor - Statistics and Food Studies. Statistics helped me realize that I want to be a data analyst. It was easier to find jobs in this field.

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2024Read more

Raghav Kumar Prasad Verified Icon

Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2027

Offered by University of Toronto

3.9

Great, academically oriented university to study from but expensive.

Tips: In the beginning, you would feel a big cultural shock as the place and its education are quite different from that in India. But, you would find many people from India and all around the world who are willing to talk, know about you and share their experiences. However, once the years progress you will feel a sense of competition which is a good thing, as everyone becomes more aware and concerned about their future. Also, the university provides us opportunities to experience and learn about several different fields and sub-fields of study in the giant universe of ECE, where each sub-field could have a different career path. The university also has resources like ECC and others to help you prepare for the jobs, but securing a job is quite difficult in my field of study, especially at this economic phase. Regarding the scholarships, I didn't receive any and many of my international friends didn't either. Most scholarships require you to be a Canadian citizen or PR but there are exceptions and few international students do get the scholarships. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my university, course and country.

Likes (Quality of faculty): I think the faculty is quite easy to access and approach and is highly knowledgeable in their concepts and field of study. There is more focus on hands-on learning through practicals than most other colleges though the weightage of it towards the overall course grade is usually few, they prefer to put more weightage towards written exams. In terms of diversity, you would find teaching faculty coming from all around the globe, China, Egypt, India, Pakistan, Switzerland, and so many others.

Dislikes (Part time work): I think it is easy to find a part-time job in this area but doing a part-time job while studying is quite difficult for an undergrad ECE student at UofT. Most technical courses are workload-heavy with several lengthy assignments which spare little to no free time. Maybe for Masters, the picture would be different.

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc Applied Computing in Artificial Intelligence - Batch of 2022

Offered by University of Toronto

4.3

Good campus, great internship support from the college and a great city.

Tips: Canada is very welcoming. I did not experience a cultural shift because I have lived abroad before. I did apply for a scholarship but unfortunately could not get the scholarship but I know many people who got one. The course is good for quickly getting Canadian working experience. It is however not the best course if you want a classroom experience because you only take 4-5 classes a week.

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024Read more

Vignesh Edithal Verified Icon

MSc Applied Computing in Artificial Intelligence - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of Toronto

4.8

Hardworking and friendly folks

Tips: UofT provides you with tremendous opportunity to boost your career. Alumni are friendly. You can participate in a plethora of activities with students from other departments. There are not many scholarships available at Master's level but a lot for Ph.D.

Likes (Student Life): UofT campus is always buzzing with activities and events. It is easy to find a peer group and have some fun while learning new skills. During orientation you will get an opportunity to enroll in a vast array of clubs. There is always free food at some or the other event on the campus where you can make friends.

Dislikes (Part time work): All upcoming students get an option to apply for Teaching Assistantship roles. Moreover, students can connect with faculty members for Research Assistantship roles. Alumni is very friendly, you can reach out to them for part time roles in the industry.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2024Read more

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Master of Science in Genetic Counselling
at
University of Toronto
Highlights

Master of Science in Genetic Counselling is offered by School of Graduate Studies under University of Toronto, Canada.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 2 Years.
Download the brochure to read more details of this course.