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Masters of Health Sciences in Medical Genomics

Info session

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View a recording of our live info session on Youtube to hear from the Program Director Dr. Erin Styles about the program, career prospects, and the application process.

Program Details

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A Professional Master’s Degree
The M.H.Sc. in Medical Genomics is a two-year, course-based professional Master’s in Health Sciences that is the first of its kind in Canada. Focused on providing directly actionable skills and knowledge, this program is tailored to a new era of research and clinical science, providing professional skills for a world where genetic and genomic data are routinely collected and analyzed.

The professional Master's in Medical Genomics is a new, ground-breaking program, and the first of its kind. Students learn in a small cohort to prepare for a new era of healthcare. 

The Department of Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto offers this cutting-edge, interdisciplinary program in collaboration with the Donnelly CentreFaculty of LawOntario Institute of Cancer ResearchJoint Centre for BioethicsHospital for Sick Children (SickKids), and Mt Sinai Hospital.

MedGen News

Mar 18, 2024
Centring their platform on compassion, support, and advocacy, Jade Zhang and Renée Smith are excited to bring their unique flare and perspective to the Molecular Genetics Graduate Student Association (GSA) as representatives for the Medical Genomics program (MedGen).
Mar 8, 2024
From undergraduate curiosity to a rewarding full-time career, Anthea Travas used her time during the Medical Genomics program to dive deep into the world of bioinformatics. She now has a thriving career as a Bioinformatician at the forefront of innovation in genomic medicine.

Learn more about the program's goals, admission requirements, and prospective career opportunities for graduates from our Program Director, Dr. Erin Styles.

Click here for weekly office hours with Program Director Dr. Erin Styles