Dr. Margaret Mckinnon

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Biography

Margaret McKinnon, MD, is a faculty member in the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on various areas within medical genetics, including gene discovery, treatable intellectual disability disorders, metabolic diseases, primary immune dysregulation, immune deficiency disorders, genetic skin diseases, vascular anomalies, and PIK3CA overgrowth disorders. She is actively involved in teaching within the Medical Genetics Graduate Program and also contributes to the MSc Genetic Counselling Program. Dr. McKinnon is recognized for her expertise in genetic counselling and has been a pivotal figure in advancing research and education in her field.

Research Interests

Gene Discovery Treatable Intellectual Disability Disorders Metabolic Disease Primary Immune Dysregulation Immune Deficiency Disorders Genetic Skin Diseases Vascular Anomalies PIK3CA Overgrowth Disorders

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.