Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Genetics (PhD)
Degree:
Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization:
Medical Genetics Quick Facts
Faculty:
Faculty of MedicineSubject:
Life Sciences
Mode of delivery:
On campus
Registration options:
Full-time Application
Possible start dates:
| Deadlines for | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start date | Students with Canadian or US credentials | Students with international credentials |
| September | March 1st | February 1st |
| January | July 1st | June 1st |
Program contact details
Link to program website:
Application enquiries:
- Cheryl Bishop, medical.genetics@ubc.ca
Please mail paper documents to:
Life Sciences Centre
Room 1364 - 2350 Health Sciences Mall
Vancouver
British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Canada
Requirements
GRE required?:
Optional Tuition / Program costs
| Fees | Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat | International |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $91.80 | $153.00 |
| Tuition * | ||
| Installments per year | 3 | 3 |
| Tuition per installment | $1,449.72 | $2,546.90 |
| Tuition per year | $4,349.16 | $7,640.70 |
| Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible) | $3,200.00 (-) | |
| Other Fees and Costs | ||
| Student Fees (yearly) | $709.00 (approx.) | |
| Costs of living (yearly) | $16,763.00 (approx.) | |
* Regular, full-time tuition. For on-leave, extension, continuing or part time (if applicable) fees see UBC Calendar.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
Recent Doctoral Citations
- Dr. Jessica Leigh McLellan: "Dr. McLellan studied cancer genetics. Her work focused on developing smart cancer treatments by using what we know about a cancer's genetic background to target malignant cells more effectively. Her most significant contribution was the finding that a new treatment for breast cancer may be effective in treating a much wider variety of cancers." (November 2011)
- Dr. Johanna Maria Schuetz: "Dr. Schuetz examined genetic features in non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which is a cancer of the body's immune cells. She looked for differences that cause people to be susceptible to the disease, and also changes that arise in cancer cells. Her research highlights the importance of genes that control cell death in lymphoma biology." (November 2011)
- Dr. Ka Chun Yuen: "Dr. Yuen studied the role of epigenetics, or inheritable changes, in human pregnancy. He found factors that contribute to the individual biological differences and the development of adverse pregnancy outcomes. These findings illuminate new areas of research and facilitate the development of strategies for clinical diagnosis of pregnancy disorders." (November 2011)
- Dr. Rosemary McGinnis: "In a carefully-controlled study, Dr. Oh-McGinnis discovered that reduced levels of a gene called Ascl2 led to severe placental abnormalities in pregnant mice and reduced embryonic size. The mice can serve as subjects to study human placental development and embryonic growth, with the goal of improving the health of newborns." (November 2011)
- Dr. Helen Elizabeth Burston: "Dr. Burston studied the ways different parts of the cell communicate with each other, and how molecules in the cell are transported to the right location. Her work generated new knowledge of how defects in these transport pathways cause human disease, which is essential in developing treatments for diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease." (November 2011)
Further Information
Link to UBC calendar:
UBC Calendar 
