NSERC-CREATE Funding

The Genome Science + Technology Program is a new stream within the Genetics Graduate Program. Its objectives are

+Generate a culture of innovation and discovery by exposing trainees at all levels to important and timely scientific problems being addressed using emerging technologies.

+Enable researchers to effectively work at the nexus of biology, engineering, and physical sciences by providing a unified training program including joint seminars, cross-disciplinary rotations, and hands-on training in new technology and methodology.

+Provide enriching professional development programs to assist the transition of trainees into both the academic and industrial workforces.

+Foster close interactions, collaborations, and intellectual exchange with other laboratories nationally and internationally.

The stream offers both M.Sc. and Ph.D. options.

M.Sc.

+Intensive Laboratory Course (Sep 2010 start date)

+Advanced Concepts in Genome Science and Technology>details

+thesis

+two electives

+research rotations* (3-4x 9weeks)

+electives (2* or 4 courses from related disciplines)

* for scholarship students

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Ph.D.

Intake to Ph.D. directly with relevant M.Sc. or transfer from M.Sc.

+pass Ph.D. qualifying exam

+exit seminar before Ph.D. defense

» Ph.D. details

Required Application Documents:

+Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

+Official TOEFL score or equivalent (for students whose first language is not English)

+Three strongly supportive letters of reference (either sent directly from the Reference or enclosed in a sealed envelope with the Reference's signature across the seal)

+GSAT application

There are two ways you can apply to the GSAT stream:

+Applying to the GSAT stream directly.

+Applying through the scholarship program.

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