PhD in Medicine (Med) - Human Genetics and Genomics

About this programme

The graduate program in Human Genetics and Genomics will enable students to pursue academic studies and research towards an MSc or PhD degree in a number of areas of genetics. The Faculty members have multi-disciplinary research expertise. Strengths of the faculty are in the areas of cancer genetics, genetic epidemiology, gene mapping, medical genetics, birth defects, population genetics, complex diseases, animal models and development, and bioinformatics. Faculty members from all three Divisions of the Faculty of Medicine (BioMedical Sciences, Community Health and Clinical Sciences) participate in the program. This multi-disciplinary integrated approach to teaching and research training is designed to provide trainees with an understanding of human genetics which includes both theory and practical applications of human disease. The close association of basic and clinical researchers provide an ideal setting in which to obtain an integrated understanding of human genetics. The Faculty of Medicine supports a visiting speaker program, teaching assistant (TA) opportunities, internal awards and scholarships, administrative staff support and the Office of Research & Graduate Studies dedicated to medicine graduate student matters. The Health Sciences Library is located in the Health Sciences Centre, adjacent to the Faculty of Medicine. The program offers exciting learning and research opportunities. Graduate training is enriched by in-class courses, Genetics Seminar Series, and research projects (degree requirement). In addition, Graduate Student Research Forum, visiting speake