MMSc-PA Genetic Counseling at Emory University

Programme overview

Established in 2011, the programme awards a Master of Medical Sciences in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling. It is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling and graduates are eligible to sit the American Board of Genetic Counseling certification exam.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Department: Human Genetics | Intake: Fall 2027 cohort; applications due 5 p.m. EST Dec 10, 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Training comprises coursework, clinical training and a focus internship.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible for ABGC certification and meet educational requirements for states requiring licensure.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline for Fall 2027 is 5 p.m. EST on December 10, 2026, through the National Matching Services Match.

USD 51,400 a year (2026-27). School of Medicine Genetic Counseling MMSc annual tuition (term rate $17,133 over three terms). Tuition only; excludes fees, housing, health insurance and living costs. Emory publishes one tuition rate for all students. Source

The Laney Graduate School is accepting applications for all PhD and master's programmes for Fall 2027.

Laney Graduate School application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card online; limited fee waivers available). Deadlines are set by each programme and fall at midnight US Eastern time on the programme's deadline date.

Goizueta One-Year MBA deadlines: Early September 2, 2026; Round 1 September 30, 2026; Round 2 January 6, 2027; Round 3 March 3, 2027. Two-Year MBA deadlines: Round 1 September 30, 2026; Round 2 January 6, 2027; Round 3 March 17, 2027. The Full-time, Executive and Evening MBA application fee is $175.

Nursing (MN pathway to MSN or DNP): Round 1 August 1, 2026; Round 2 October 1, 2026; Round 3 December 1, 2026. CRNA: Round 1 June 1, 2026; Round 2 September 1, 2026. Application fee is $50.

Anesthesiologist Assistant MMSc: rolling review with application deadline on or before December 1, 2026 (4:59 p.m. EST); applications go through CASAA with a $65 Emory administrative fee.

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