Program Overview

Functional Genomics and Clinical Consultation

Overview

This program integrates molecular and cellular-based strategies to study the structure, function, and regulation of an individual's genomic legacy. Learn to apply techniques such as genotyping and next-generation sequencing to unlock the power of the genome. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the pathogenesis of diseases and learning how genetic variation interacts with an individual's environment, nutrition, and lifestyle.

Admission Requirements

• Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Degree, or equivalent in the following areas:
  • Biotechnology diploma program (2- or 3-year); (Note: minimum 'C+' average or cumulative 2.5 GPA)
  • Undergraduate health science degree program
  • Licensed health care provider (e.g., MD, ND, RPH, RN, CN, DMD, DC)
• If English is not your first language, you must provide proof of English competency.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• FGC100 | Medical Ethics and Clinical Consultation
• FGC110 | Trends and Research in Genomics
• FGC120 | Applied Molecular Genetics
• FGC130 | Cellular Metabolism (Micronutrients)
• FGC140 | Epigenetics
• FGC150 | Genomics Journal Club - Teacher-led
• FGC160 | Experimental Statistics

Semester 2

• FGC200 | Population Health and Epidemiology (Case Studies)
• FGC220 | Applied Genetic Profiling
• FGC221 | Independent Research Design on Genetically Associated Pathways (GAPs)
• FGC230 | Lab Skills and Clinical Consultation in Genomics
• FGC240 | Applied Genomic Theories
• FGC250 | Genomics Journal Club - Student-led
• FGC260 | Next Generation Sequencing

Tuition Fees

1 year – Ontario College Graduate Certificate

• College Drive Campus – Domestic
  • Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total
  • 1 | $4168.7 | $1587 | - | - | $5755.7
• College Drive Campus – International
  • Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total
  • 1 | $23097.48 | $1975.5 | - | - | $25072.98

What You Need

• Textbooks: Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
• Technology/Devices: Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.
• Lab Equipment:
  • Lab Coat - apx. $20.00
  • Safety Glasses - apx. $25.00
  • Nitrile Disposable Gloves (1 box) - apx. $10.00

Certification/Accreditation

• Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

Further Your Education

There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education. Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!