Program Requirements
The M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling; Non-Thesis is a full-time professional program that focuses on the contemporary practice of genetic counselling and adapts to future developments in the dynamic field of medical genetics and genomics.
Required Courses (48 credits)
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HGEN 600D1 Genetic Counselling Practicum (3 credits)
Overview
Human Genetics : Designed for students enrolled in the M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling. Students will be taught how to take family histories, read pedigrees and the basic skills required for interviewing patients. Discussions with example cases. Attendance at Genetics Rounds is compulsory.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Bercovitch Sadinsky, Michaela; Baret, Laurence; Russo, Felicia (Fall)
Students must register for both HGEN 600D1 and HGEN 600D2
No credit will be given for this course unless both HGEN 600D1 and HGEN 600D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
HGEN 600D1 and HGEN 600D2 together are equivalent to HGEN 600
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HGEN 600D2 Genetic Counselling Practicum (3 credits)
Overview
Human Genetics : See HGEN 600D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Bercovitch Sadinsky, Michaela; Baret, Laurence; Russo, Felicia (Winter)
Prerequisite: HGEN 600D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both HGEN 600D1 and HGEN 600D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
HGEN 600D1 and HGEN 600D2 together are equivalent to HGEN 600
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HGEN 601 Genetic Counselling Principles (3 credits)
Overview
Human Genetics : Theoretical foundations for the contemporary practice of genetic counselling and the role of the genetic counsellor in the health care delivery system. Topics include counselling theory and psychosocial counselling techniques, the clinical genetics evaluation and case management, and professional ethics, conduct and development.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Fitzpatrick, Jennifer; Baret, Laurence (Fall)
Restriction: Restricted to students in the M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling Program.
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HGEN 610D1 Genetic Counselling: Independent Studies (3 credits)
Overview
Human Genetics : Students enrolled in the M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling will become involved in an Independent Studies Project with a staff member. Students will also be responsible for specific assigned readings.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Baret, Laurence; Fitzpatrick, Jennifer (Fall)
Students must register for both HGEN 610D1 and HGEN 610D2
No credit will be given for this course unless both HGEN 610D1 and HGEN 610D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
HGEN 610D1 and HGEN 610D2 together are equivalent to HGEN 610
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HGEN 610D2 Genetic Counselling: Independent Studies (3 credits)
Overview
Human Genetics : See HGEN 610D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Baret, Laurence; Fitzpatrick, Jennifer (Winter)
Prerequisite: HGEN 610D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both HGEN 610D1 and HGEN 610D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
HGEN 610D1 and HGEN 610D2 together are equivalent to HGEN 610
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HGEN 617 Principles of Medical Genetics (3 credits)
Overview
Human Genetics : This course will provide students with an overview of the fundamental principles of medical genetics. Topics will include gene structure and function, inheritance patterns, molecular genetics, population genetics, genetic epidemiology, prenatal diagnosis, developmental genetics and birth defects, cancer, pharmacogenomics, treatment, and ethical and public policy issues.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Fitzpatrick, Jennifer (Fall) Fitzpatrick, Jennifer; Baret, Laurence (Winter)
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HGEN 620 Introductory Field Work Rotations 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Human Genetics : Students are required to spend a minimum of 600 hours in field work. They will rotate through the various laboratories (cytogenetics, biochemical/molecular genetics) and clinical settings (prenatal diagnosis, screening, medical genetics) at the Montreal Children's Hospital.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Fitzpatrick, Jennifer; Baret, Laurence (Fall)
Restrictionn(s): Open only to students in the M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling; Non-Thesis program.
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HGEN 621 Introductory Field Work Rotations 2 (6 credits)
Overview
Human Genetics : Students are required to spend a minimum of 600 hours in field work. They will rotate through the various laboratories (cytogenetics, biochemical/molecular genetics) and clinical settings (prenatal diagnosis, screening, medical genetics) at the Montreal Children's Hospital.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Baret, Laurence; Fitzpatrick, Jennifer (Winter)
Prerequisite(s): HGEN 620
Restriction(s): Open only to students in the M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling; Non-Thesis program.
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HGEN 630D1 Advanced Field Work Rotations (6 credits)
Overview
Human Genetics : Students are required to spend a minimum of 600 hours in advanced clinical work. Students will rotate through the Division of Medical Genetics at the Montreal Children's Hospital, in some of its disease-oriented clinics and screening programs; at the Neurogenetics Unit of the Montreal Neurological Hospital; and the Medical Genetics Divisions at the adult hospitals (Montreal General Hospital, Royal Victoria Hospital and the Sir Mortimer B. Davis-Jewish General Hospital).
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Fitzpatrick, Jennifer; Baret, Laurence (Fall)
Students must register for both HGEN 630D1 and HGEN 630D2
No credit will be given for this course unless both HGEN 630D1 and HGEN 630D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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HGEN 630D2 Advanced Field Work Rotations (6 credits)
Overview
Human Genetics : See HGEN 630D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Fitzpatrick, Jennifer; Baret, Laurence (Winter)
Prerequisite: HGEN 630D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both HGEN 630D1 and HGEN 630D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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HGEN 640 Second Year Practicum 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Human Genetics : This course aims to further develop the practical skills required for the contemporary practice of genetic counseling. Areas of skill development will include multiculturalism, counseling issues relevant to specific patient populations, and more advanced risk assessment, psychosocial counseling techniques and problem solving.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Baret, Laurence; Reichman, Lara (Fall)
Restriction: Restricted to students in the MSc. in Genetic Counselling program.
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HGEN 641 Second Year Practicum 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Human Genetics : This course aims to further develop the practical skills required for the contemporary practice of genetic counselling. Areas of skill development will include multiculturalism, counselling issues relevant to specific patient populations, and more advanced risk assessment, psychosocial counselling techniques and problem solving.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Baret, Laurence; Fitzpatrick, Jennifer (Winter)
Restriction: Restricted to students in the MSc. in Genetic Counselling program.
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IPEA 503 Managing Interprofessional Conflict
Overview
IPEA : Reflection on sources of conflict and strategies to manage conflict. Using conflict productively for team building and innovative approaches for resolving conflict within the interprofessional health care team.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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PATH 653 Reading and Conference (3 credits)
Overview
Pathology : Cytogenetics is the science and art of making and analyzing chromosome preparations. This course focuses on human chromosomes, although methodologies and principles apply broadly to other species as well. Basic facts and mysteries about chromosomes will be explained and discussed in the light of clinical examples.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Offered in conjunction with the Department of Human Genetics.
