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All applicants require:

1. At least a bachelor’s degree or its academic equivalent.
2. Applicants must have the following prerequisites: Statistics (3 units), Biochemistry or Genetics (9 units) at the postsecondary level. It is to the applicant’s advantage to have completed all prerequisite courses within the last 10 years. Preference will be given to applicants with recent laboratory experience.
3. Successful completion of a course focused on the histories, experiences, and/or perspectives of Indigenous peoples in Canada. For students who have not met the requirement at the time of admission, a condition of their admission would be to complete the course by the start of the first term of the second year of registration. This requirement may be fulfilled by completing:
   1. The certificate version of the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Indigenous Canada MOOC within the five years preceding the first term of registration; or
   2. If the above course was completed more than five years preceding the first term of registration or is not offered, another course approved by the Dept of LMP graduate program.
4. An admission grade point average (AGPA) of at least 3.0 on the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ 4-point scale, or the equivalent qualification from another institution – this is calculated on the most recent course work (equivalent to 60 units of course weight or the last two years of full-time study).
5. Proof of English-language proficiency (ELP) if the applicant does not hold a degree from countries or international universities listed on the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies page of [Recognized English Language Countries and Institutions]. The following ELP examinations are recognized; minimum scores required by LMP are:

• internet-based TOEFL score of 95 with at least 21 per section; or
• IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with at least 6.5 on each band; or
• PTE (Academic) score of 65 with a minimum band score of 60; or
• CAEL score of 70 with at least 70 on each subtest.

Admitted students are responsible for these requirements and any fees associated with them.

(The following requirements are associated with clinical placement while in year 2 of the program.)

• Police Information Checks: Applicants should be aware that a clear Police Information Check, which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check, will be required for the clinical placement. Students who fail to provide a clear Police Information Check may be required to withdraw from their program. See the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Calendar for more information on the general requirements concerning Police Information Checks and the fees associated with them. 
• Immunizations: Students are required to obtain specified immunizations. Details will be provided on admission to the program. 

• Program required textbooks:
  • Cohn R. Thompson & Thompson Genetics and Genomics in Medicine. Ninth edition. Scherer S, Hamosh A, editors. Elsevier, 2023. ISBN: 9780323547628
  • ISCN 2024-An International System for Human Cytogenomic Nomenclature (2024). Cytogenetic and Genome Research. 2024 Nov 20;164(SUPPL 1).

A maximum of 8 students will be accepted into the program each year.

Applicants to this program are required to apply using the graduate studies GSMS.

Start term: Applications are accepted for the Fall (September) term only.

Application and supporting documents deadline: Applications and all supporting documentation, including reference letters, must be received by July 1.

Supporting documents:

1. Official transcripts or marksheets and degree certificates from each university or post-secondary institution previously attended.
2. Proof of English-language proficiency (if necessary).
3. Proof of successful completion of an Indigenous History Studies course. This course can be in any format (online, in person, correspondence), taken from any institution. If the course will not be completed by the application deadline, submit an .
4. Combined into one PDF document:
   1. Curriculum vitae or resume
   2. Letter of intent. This letter should address the following:

5. Two reference letters (see Reference Letter Instructions).

Except for references, all supporting documentation is uploaded during the application process.

Names and email addresses of referees are provided during the application process, and reference request emails are sent upon final submission of the application.

Evaluation of applications: All eligible applications will be assessed and ranked by the program’s admissions committee. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview some time after July 1 (in person or via videoconference).

Offers of admission: The applications of successful candidates will be forwarded to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) with a recommendation for admission. The GPS makes a final review of the application, and only the GPS may extend the official offer of admission.

Two references are required and may be academic or work. While the online application system (GSMS) requests 2 work references and 1 academic reference, this is a guideline only; we will accept any combination of work and academic references.

Applicants are to advise their referees to address the following in the General Appraisal section of the referee form and/or in their reference letter:

1. Provide an appraisal of the following specific qualities of the applicant:
   1. Critical thinking/problem solving
   2. Work ethic/industriousness
   3. Multitasking/managing competing priorities
   4. Judgment
   5. Attention to detail
   6. Communication skills
2. Address the applicant’s ability to carry on advanced study, projects, teaching ability, potential for successful study in the molecular diagnostics field, and weaknesses, if any. Please provide specific examples to support your comments.
3. If applicable, discuss the applicant’s breadth of knowledge and laboratory experience with molecular techniques.

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