The MHSc in Medical Genomics is a professional, course-based Master’s in Health Sciences that is offered through the Department of Molecular Genetics. It is a two-year program that is focused on providing professional skills for a world where genetic and genomic data are routinely collected and analyzed.
For more information on MedGen, please visit MoGen’s Medical Genomics page which includes program highlights, admission information, and curriculum. Sample student work is also provided on The MedGen Project blog.
There is no thesis for MedGen, instead, the Capstone Practicum takes place during the final winter semester of the program where students will spend 12 weeks in a professional setting. Practicums will differ if you’re in the Modern Medical Genomics stream (laboratory) or Clinical stream.
Future MedGen-specific events will be posted here, and on our Events page! If you have any questions or ideas for events, please contact the current GSA MedGen Reps.
Meet our 2026 GSA MedGen Reps – Alina and Alisha!
We welcome Alina and Alisha as our elected MedGen representatives on the 2026 GSA executive team!
“One of our main motivations behind becoming MedGen representatives was the opportunity to advocate for students and help foster a stronger sense of community within the program. We strongly believe in representing our program’s needs and contributing to some positive change.“
Alina and Alisha are hoping to host a “MedGen Day” this year, creating a low-stakes opportunity for first and second year students to interact before the mentorship program officially begins. They are also interested in advocating for more MedGen inclusion at Molecular Genetics events and initiatives.
“Through initiatives like these, we hope to prioritize connection and interaction between the first- and second-year cohorts. We understand that grad school can be quite heavy in terms of workload at times, and we hope to allow students to connect outside of academics as well. Alongside this, we plan to organize other activities throughout the year to help bring students together and strengthen engagement within the program. We want to build an environment where every student feels comfortable in reaching out to us at any time.”
“Additionally, we hope to create opportunities for students entering the field of medical genetics to better understand the patient experience. We plan to invite individuals to share their personal journeys navigating the healthcare system, giving students an opportunity to connect the scientific aspects of the field with the human stories behind them.“
Alina and Alisha are looking forward to working together with with their peers for their GSA initiatives this year, and hope to create a space where MedGen student voices can be heard and prioritized.