The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Genetic Counselling (MSc) program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

• There are a high number of qualified applicants every year for the Genetic Counselling (MSc) program. Successful candidates demonstrate a focused interest in and understanding of genetic counselling in their applications and generally exceed minimum application requirements. To be considered for admission to the Genetic Counselling (MSc) program, you must have:
• A four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) that includes undergraduate courses in genetics (at least 3 credits) and psychology (at least 3 credits)
• Minimum 3.7 GPA or equivalent in the last 60 credit hours of university study.
• Practical counselling training and experience. This includes applying counselling skills and techniques to support individuals with personal, social or psychological problem and/or difficulties.
• Candidate may have paid or volunteer experiences with social service agencies such as planned parenthood, crisis programs or peer-to-peer counselling. In person/video/telephone experiences preferred, but text/chat accepted.

• International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or Pearson Test of English (Academic) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interests
• Work Experience

The Genetic Counselling (MSc) program accepts three students for Fall entry only. The application process includes an online application and personal interview for select applicants in March and April.

Applications must include the following:

• Application fee (non-refundable)
• CV/resumé
• Unofficial copies of transcripts and degree certificates (For non-credit courses, a letter from the instructor is permitted)
• Registration in the Genetic Admission Counselling Match. The program has three spots in the Genetic Counseling Admissions Match: two in the standard track 12710 and one in the scholarship track 12711; the program ranks eligible applicants on both tracks.
• Three letters of recommendation
• Noting your skills and suitability for the program. One must be a ‘Counselling Reference’ where the individual describes the applicant's counselling abilities and experiences.
• Statement of purpose
• Demonstrating a focused interest and relevant experiences as they relate to your preparedness to enter the genetic counselling profession (maximum two single-spaced pages). Applicants are encouraged to consider their unique experiences, values and attributes to express how they are personally suited for providing genetic counselling to a diverse population