Genetic Counseling Program (GCP) MS at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

The Genetic Counseling Program is a holistic training program that fluidly adapts to the dynamic and complex relationship between scientific knowledge and humanistic decision-making. The program's mission is to train socially and culturally conscious genetic counselors, who will advance health in the region by increasing access to genetic and genomic medicine. Graduate students will benefit from a unique transdisciplinary approach to education and emphasis on community engagement.

Faculty: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences | Duration: 61 credit hours, 2 years | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have exposure to the genetic counseling profession and experience working with individuals under stress or in crisis, preferably in the health care or advocacy setting. This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED). This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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